Condition Report

LOT #104

Works by E.J. Hughes from the Barbeau Owen Foundation

Edward John (E.J.) Hughes
BCSFA CGP OC RCA
1913 - 2007
Canadian


Near Second Beach
linocut on paper
signed and in the plate, editioned 3/60 and dated 1936 and in the plate
9 1/2 x 11 3/4 in 24.1 x 29.8 cm


Overall Condition of Work
 •  Overall, this work is in good condition

Methods of Inspection
 •  This work was inspected out of the frame

Paper Support
 •  Very minor Discolouration from non-archival tape or glue present At the perimeter of the work in the margins
 •  Very minor Surface scuffs present Along the lower edge
 •  Discolouration from mat burn present Throughout
 •  Extremely minor Foxing present on verso
 •  Extremely minor Wrinkling or waving of the paper present At the edges of the work

Framing and Mounting
 •  Non-archival tape from previous framing present At the perimeter of the work on verso
 •  This work is framed with an archival mat
 •  This work is framed with regular glass

Notes on Material


Comments on Condition

Prepared by:  Douglas Watt
Report date:  Tuesday, Sep 17, 2024


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