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.

Oil on board laid down on cradled panel. Support is stable. Varnished. Some minor fraying to the corners and upper edges of the board inherent to the support. Pinpoint pigment loss and small surface scratch at the right lower edge under the signature. Some fine lines and networks of stable craquelures in the white and beige pigments in the fence at centre right. Surface dirt with a few associated pinpoint surface accretions. Examined under ultraviolet light: small dot of retouching at the upper centre edge. One further small circular area in the lower right corner. Subject to the foregoing it is in our opinion that this works appears in good condition.