Condition Report

LOT #204

Fine Canadian Art

Samuel Borenstein
CAS QMG
1908 - 1969
Canadian


Rooftops Montreal
oil on canvas
signed and dated 1942 and on verso titled and dated on the label
20 x 30 in 50.8 x 76.2 cm


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

Surface Condition
 •  Very minor Surface dust or grime present Overall

Paint Layers
 •  Extremely minor Losses due to frame abrasions and or/edgewear present Along the right edge which is covered by the frame
 •  Minor Cracking is present At the centre of the work
 •  Very minor Staining present At the centre of the work

Methods of Inspection
 •  This work was inspected out of the frame
 •  This work was inspected under magnification
 •  This work was inspected under ultraviolet light

Notes on Material


Comments on Condition
There are small, stable vertical cracks present in the areas that are painted with light colours. Most notably in the light blue and light red areas.
Prepared by:  Seth Mendoza
Report date:  Wednesday, Jul 10, 2024


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