Lined. All keys present, very stiff lining, impasto pressed. Something metal stuck behind bottom stretcher causing a slight distortion at the face. Slipped slightly in the frame exposing the top edge. Finescale brittle age craquelure throughout, slightly elevated with areas of sharp lifting peaks and a few small unrestored flaked losses. A line of overpaint and dirt along the bottom edge. Scattered minor old unrestored flaked losses under varnish, and futher small scattered restored losses. Passages of abrasion/wear, notably in thinner passages of the water and the banks of the lake, suppressed in places by overpaint. A patch of fairly open drying cracks at left, suppressed by retouching. Several minor scuffs to the varnish. Ingrained old dirt and varnish. Fairly glossy upper varnish and a few matt patches associated with retouching. Light surface dirt and surface accretions.

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.