Unlined. All keys present, fair tension. Feint stretcher bar marks. Finescale brittle age craquelure throughout, flat and stable. Tiny touches of overpaint throughout to the white pigment particles (?) protruding through the upper paint layer throughout. Overpaint slightly darker and more opaque. Some abrasion to the upper paint layers, particuarly in the darks and in the forehead and shadows of the features - mostly unretouched with only minor supression from tiny dabs of overpaint in the face and drapery. Further tiny touches of overpaint to minro losses along the bottom edge. A good even varnish, not appreciably discoloured. Layer of surface dirt and dust.

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.