Example 1 appears to be in favourable condition, but there is some dirt trapped between the paper and the underside of the glass, but the background appears to be fairly clean. The background colours in the other five are all faded and have turned rather yellow in tone, with some slight foxing in places. All have dirt trapped between the underside of the glass and the paper. All are contained within their original black ebony wooden frames with somewhat rubbed gilt metal inset slips. All with original hanging devices decorated with acorns and oak leaves, thistles, flowers and foliate scrolls. Some of the frames are cracked with scratches and indentations to the black lacquer finish.

We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated.

Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.

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