Original canvas would appear to be sandwiched with a synthetic? reline and outer linen or canvas exterior layer (see image). Likely clean and revarnish. The right hand side of the upper edge is adrift of the synthetic backing and the frame (see images) with visible retouching to disguise. Some surface dirt and discoloured varnish now in evidence. An amount of superficial surface scratches and scuffs within the lower section, mostly around the lower skirts and foreground of the seated woman showing her engagement ring, the table legs and the lower parts of the table cloth. Further superficial vertical scratch to right hand side edge as shown on images. The paint is slightly thin in places, ie the skirts of the seated ladies, exposed table legs, table cloth, parts of the background and foreground, etc. Fairly delicate and sporadic retouching to background throughout the khaki green along the left hand side edge, with further fairly delicate and sporadic retouching throughout the costume of the seated lady displaying her engament ring and to a relatively minor extent in her face, presumably to disguise old flaked paint of craquelure. Other retouches to mostly the lower parts of the seated lady in white are less consistant again. Likely right angled damage with assocated retouching and repair at approximate left hand thigh level of the seated lady in white, and approximately 2-3cm and 1cm on each length (see image). For further information please contact the department.

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.