Vesuvius erupting at night

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.

This canvas has been relined and retains a strong tension on its stretcher with some stretcher marks evident. There is a small scratch to the upper centre of the painting and a few minor restored damages, primarily to the mount on the centre-right. There is a fine pattern of craquelure overall and examination under a raking light suggests an area of the paint surface at the front may have been stabilised. Ultra-violet fluorescence examination is impaired by a thick varnish; it is probable that there is some infill to the craquelure overall. The brushwork remains appreciable, with the broad strokes of the spewing lava well preserved in particular.