Example 1 - damaged, the background cream/white plaster is crumbling at the bottom just right of centre, this damage extends for approx. 0.5-1cm and extends into the image by 0.5-1cm. Part of the gilding from the verre églomisé glazed mount is also damaged in places. In a black lacquer outer frame with wooden turned inner oval decoration. Frame dented and cracked in places, as well as stained and dirty. Example 2 - appears to be in good condition with a rather bright background. There is some dirt to the underside of the glass. The inner turned wooden frame is missing in places, with some gilding missing to the verre églomisé mount, it is also rubbed. There is some dirt to the underside of the glass. The black lacquer frame is cracked, stained and dirty.

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.