Has undergone considerable restoration, with some surface dirt and discoloration to the varnish. There is no obvious signature. Considerable cracquelure throughout, with paint lifting in places. Possibly re-lined. Re-painting/restoration visible on the neck, shoulder, sleeve, hand etc Restoration clear to naked eye due to discoloration of paint. Large cracquelure, fragments to the right hand side. Some areas of paint loss centre right beside the frame and along the lower edge of the painting. Not examined out of the frame, Not examined under a uv light. Overall condition fair to poor, but relatively consistent with age and following a course of restoration which is now in need improvement

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.