Condition Report

LOT #251

Chinese Jade Carvings & other Asian Works of Art

George Keyt
1901 - 1993


Lady with Mirror
gouache and chalk on paper
20 1/4 x 12 3/4 in 51.4 x 32.4 cm


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

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

Paper Support
 •  Artist's pinholes present At the perimeter of the work
 •  Very minor Discolouration from a non-archival backing present Overall
 •  Minor Discolouration from mat burn present At the perimeter of the work which is covered by the frame
 •  Discolouration from non-archival tape or glue present At the perimeter of the work
 •  Minor Edge damage present Near the lower edge
 •  Very minor Wrinkling or waving of the paper present Along the right edge

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

Notes on Material


Comments on Condition
The drawing taped on the reverse to the matte, with signs of the adhesive material permeating into the border of the sheet’s front side. The photograph was not inspected out of the frame. It is in good condition and laid down onto a card paper that has creases, toning, and small tears.
Prepared by:  Anthony Wu
Report date:  Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024


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