Example 1 - the background colour appears to be slightly yellow with one or two slight fox marks, eg brown spots, these are minor. Some dirt to the underside of the glass and a very tiny indentation on the paper beside his collar on the left hand side. In black lacquered frame, the frame rather cracked and stained with inner gilt metal oval surround and original hanging device as foliage and a star. Example 2 - in better condition with rather brighter background. There is a small chip out of the plaster in the upper left hand corner of the oval with some dirt, both to the surface of the picture and the underside of the glass. In a black lacquered frame, the frame somewhat cracked, stained and dirty, with rather decorative chased gilt metal oval surround and original hanging device as flowers and foliage.

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.

We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.