The work is in faded condition, the paper has yellowed, there are very tiny areas of foxing around the entire white paper surrounding the image. There is some slight yellowing around the bodycolour and the Chinese white and the monogram to the right of the magpie is extremely badly faded and can only just be seen. It is contained within its original 19th century Victorian plaster and wooden frame with inner gold leaf slip under glass, a lot of the plaster is missing from the outer frame and it has been rather crudely restored and regilded in places (051011)

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.