The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CONDITION REPORT WAS PREPARED BY HAMISH DEWAR, AN
INDEPENDENT PAINTINGS CONSERVATOR UNCONDITIONAL AND WITHOUT PREJUDICE
Structural Condition
The canvas is unlined and, almost inevitably for an unlined canvas of this period, has an overall
pattern of slightly raised lines of drying craquelure. The craquelure is stable, as are the central
vertical stretcher-bar lines, but if found to be visually distracting could be considerably reduced
by lining the canvas. There is also slight creasing and canvas pulling, particularly in the upper
right corner, which would be resolved by lining. It is, however, obviously most encouraging to
find the canvas in it's original unlined state.
Paint Surface
The paint surface has a reasonably even, if discoloured, varnish layer and should respond well
to cleaning and revarnishing, if required.
Inspection under ultraviolet light shows only a few small scattered retouchings, including small
spots in the sky and a vertical line, approximately 5 cm in length, running up from the lower
horizontal framing edge. There are other small scattered retouchings. Ultraviolet light also
confirms how discoloured the varnish has become.
Summary
The painting would therefore appear to be in very good and stable condition and the overall
appearance should be considerably enhanced by cleaning and revarnishing if required.