Condition Report

LOT #409

International Art

Montague J. Dawson
FRSA RSMA
1895 - 1973
British


A Cloudy Day
oil on canvas
signed and on verso titled on a label and inscribed "L515" and with the Registered Stock Number "5010" on the Frost & Reed label
30 x 22 in 76.2 x 55.9 cm


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

Support
 •  Very minor Bulging of the canvas present In the upper half of the work which corresponds to the cracking noted

Surface Condition
 •  Discolouration of the varnish layer present Overall
 •  Minor Surface dust or grime present Overall

Paint Layers
 •  Minor Cracking is present Throughout
 •  Cracking is present In the upper half of the work

Methods of Inspection
 •  This work was inspected under ultraviolet light
 •  This work was not inspected out of the frame
 •  This work was inspected under magnification

Notes on Material


Comments on Condition
Retouching or consolidant and a textured area is present in a small area above centre, corresponding to a dark substance on the verso, possibly indicating a tear repair.
Prepared by:  Deirdre Hofer
Report date:  Thursday, Oct 03, 2024


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