Example with the cattle coming down the mountainside - Overall reasonable - good state of preservation. Original canvas. Stretcher shadow along the top edge. There is a front to back push mark in the upper left hand corner (which does not puncture the canvas) and a further associated diagonal pressure mark in the upper left hand corner. The canvas is slightly buckled in places. Nick to surface towards lower left hand corner. Further scratch with minimal paint loss to centre left lower edge. There are some very small losses above the mountains right of centre. Isolated medium-large sized cracquelure through surface. Surface dirt and discoloured varnish. Not examined with a UV light. Example with cattle watering- Large scale stable cracquelure which is more evident within the right hand side of the painting. Some general rubbing/ abrasions to the edges and corners. Cluster of tiny sized losses in the lower right hand corner. Original canvas. Canvas slightly buckling in places. Surface dirt and discoloured varnish.

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.