. There is a large and significant triangular tear to the canvas within the upper right hand quarter. The torn canvas remains attached. There is a further Y shaped tear within the pathway below and left of the two figures standing at the wall and is approx 3 cm on its longest edge. Small horizontal tear with some paint losses approx 7 cm from the top of the tower and approx 1 cm in length. Further small damage with losses on the lower right component of the tower, broadly vertical and no more than 0.5 cm in length. Relatively minor diagonal surface scuff to canvas in between these two damages. Covered in a layer of dirt and discoloured varnish. There is a rectangular patch repair to lower edge approx 10 cm by 20 cm in overall dimensions with associated retouching to the front. Canvas now slightly loose on stretcher. Some minor and sporadic retouching left hand side centre and probably a small amount around the figures within the lower right hand corner. Minor rubbing to edges in general. Varying sized stable craquelure mostly contained to background and sky, architectural and vegetation areas displaying a degree of bloom and in essence some general retouching to denote shadows and definition. Sold as found.

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