Signed bottom left corner. Panel mostly covered at reverse, but minor old knocks to back edges from framing in past. Pinned at all sides. Panel flat with no signs of active splitting. A few very feint, slightly raised brittle age cracks in a few areas. Scattered minor retoucings to tiny losses and rubbing at edges - visible as a pinkish colour in the background. Minor reinforcing overpaint to the background to suppress a pentiment around the sitter's head and slight possible abrasion. A few further scattered tiny retouchings. Further areas of possible very minor abrasion in delicate passages. Even surface gloss, light surface dirt and dust. One flyspot below elbow. A few minor tiny scratches to the 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.