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 relined canvas retains a good tension on its stretcher. Examination under raking light reveals wear to the paint surface, particularly in the thinner areas of the sky, although the wealth of detail in the painting is still highly appreciable. With some restored tears to the sky area, and a larger damage on the right side of the landscape with an old restoration with some discoloured retouchings. With minor individual flecks of discoloured retouchings throughout, which are confirmed under ultra violet fluorescence. In good and stable condition overall.
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