The canvas is unlined. The pant surface is secure with some craquelure throughout. There is some frame abrasion along some areas. Scattered retouchings flouresce under UV light. Offered in a gilt wood frame in fair condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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A 19th-century copy after Goya's original in the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, Madrid (see P. Gassier and J. Wilson,Goya His Life and Works, London 1971, cat. no. 966, p. 266).