The canvas is relined and stable on its stretcher. The image reads well but the varnish may have darkened slightly. Earlier restoration visible in the following areas: above the skirt on the left hand side and the left part of the table in the lower right corner. Under UV inspection, the varnish fluoresces unevenly in parts of the upper background. Additional signs of restoration are visible under UV light in the sitter's lowered hand and shell. Painting can be cleaned and re-varnished but can be hung in its present state. Offered in an elaborately carved wood frame with a nameplate that reads "J.A. Grimou."
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.
