In restored condition. Relined cleaned and re-varnished. The paint is slightly thin in places and flattened as a result of the restoration process. Some surface dirt and discoloured varnish are now in evidence. General retouching and strengthening at the horizon line and into the sky, approx 1.5cm at widest point. The lower clouds left-hand side of sky retouched with much more sporadic retouches elsewhere across the sky. Three patches of retouching along top edge, each approx 2-4cm in length, roughly no wider than 1-1.5cm at the widest point. The outline of the ears upper neck and saddlery of the bay horse has been redefined in addition to some general strengthening of the tail. The right-hand side back leg, the lower part has been strengthened and the area of sky between the neck and head of the two horse is likely repainted. The grassy mound or tuft within the foreground between the bay horse's tail and back legs has received some general strengthening throughout. In addition to a patch within the sky between the grey horse's lower neck and the foliage of the trees above. Slight stretcher shadow, varying sized cracquelure slightly more prominent within the sky

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