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.
The canvas has been lined and is on what is on its original stretcher which is providing good support. There is a dirty and discoloured varnish and the picture might benefit from a clean.
Under UV light the layer of discoloured and uneven varnish which makes reading the picture difficult. There are some areas of old retouching to the upper and right edges. There are some areas of fluorescing visible to the tree and man which are probably the artist's original pigment.
It is presented in a 20th century plain frame. The colours are richer than the catalogue illustration.
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