[begin page 3 of 8] DURBINS GUILDFORD 2

warm and golden.

As to condition – at present the sleeve is covered with old varnish which has bloomed to a cold unpleasant bluish colour but a wash with a damp sponge brought it back to its original colour so that all that is needed is revarnishing. The face is in superb condition showing every touch of the brilliant, decisive and extremely sensitive handling. The picture has been relined and in doing this the hands have been flattened. They are [end page 3 of 8]