. Shepherd picture - several small areas where the canvas is visible, to the sky and birds, around the base of the tree and to the lower margin. Silks are worn in some areas, mainly to the sheep and some fading and wear. Farmer and Cattle picture - canvas visible to the top in the sky, to the roof of the cottage, windows, the maiden and farmers hat. Slight wear to the some of the silk, mainly to the flowers on the lower part of picture, slight fading and wear overall.

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 prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated.

Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. 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.

We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.