Thin wooden battens adhered at all sides of panel. Minor old damages to original panel edges visible at the reverse, including a hole through to the face at the right edge (from the reverse). No splits visible from the face. A series of long curving cracks across the top left, top right and bottom right corners indicate possible tension in the panel. Further minor areas of brittle age cracquelure in thicker passages of paint. All stable and not elevated. Minor old retouched losses at all edges and corners. One very tiny unrestored loss to left of signature. A few tiny scattered retouchings to dark spots, and minor tiny losses and scratches. Possible slight abrasion to the passages of the dark sky and water where white dots are visible. Even glossy varnish, not appreciably discoloured. Layer of surface dirt, thicker along bottom edge. One dark flyspot mid left top edge.

We are happy to provide Condition Reports to Prospective Buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale.

We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a condition report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition.

 A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the Seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage people to see an item in person when possible.

Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated.

 Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.

Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.