Condition Report

LOT #108

Fine Canadian Art | Part I

Attributed to Emily Carr
BCSFA RCA
1871 - 1945
Canadian


Portrait of a Young Man
watercolour on paper
signed M. CARR
11 7/8 x 9 3/4 in 30.2 x 24.8 cm


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

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

Paper Support
 •  Extremely minor Discolouration from exposure to light present
 •  Very minor Discolouration from mat burn present
 •  Extremely minor Tear present Along the left edge which is covered by the frame

Framing and Mounting
 •  This work is archivally photo-hinged
 •  This work is framed with an archival mat
 •  This work is framed with regular glass
 •  Glue residue from previous framing present At the perimeter of the work which is covered by the frame

Notes on Material


Comments on Condition
The work was previously non-archivally matted and has glue residue on the face of the work which is covered by the current archival mat. The paper was previously mounted to a non-archival backing but has since been removed.
Prepared by:  Thibault Bennett
Report date:  Monday, Mar 28, 2022


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