In fully restored and relatively poor condition. Stiffly relined probably;le old clean and revarnish but now covered in a thick layer of dirt and discoloured varnish. Slightly adrift of frame. General rubbing and slight losses to outer edges. Varying areas of cracquelure, one patch somewhat more pronounced in sky above horizon, essentially stable. Varying areas of restoration, retouching and overpainting across the body of the sleeping putti with possible damages and associated retouches across the face of zed putti. Right-angled tear insecting the legs of the seated female figure and running down vertically across her foot and toes. Further damage and retouches extending across the right-hand outstretched arm of the sleeping putti and across the leg of the standing putti. retouches through background and edges. Retouches to the outline of the head of the putti and more isolated areas across the body. The edges of the females hair and exending into background behind strengthened, retouched. Retouching and strengthening to foliage and to the right of the female's outstretched arm. Further restoration across the majority of her raised arm and both arms of the standing putti to her left. Further patches of retouching and restoration more sporadic elsewhere inc a patch in the corner of her left eye and cheek and across her forehead etc. AF.

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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.