Condition Report

LOT #110

Quebec Abstraction

Paul-Émile Borduas
AUTO CAS QMG RCA
1905 - 1960
Canadian


Monstres familiers
watercolour on paper
signed and dated 1954 and on verso titled
11 x 8 1/2 in 27.9 x 21.6 cm


Overall Condition of Work
 •  This work is in all original, very good condition

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

Paper Support
 •  Minor Wrinkling or waving of the paper present
 •  Minor Yellowing present
 •  Extremely minor Tear present On the lower right edge which is covered by the frame
 •  The edges of the paper are uneven
 •  Extremely minor Losses present In the lower right corner which is inherent to the materials and methods used by the artist

Framing and Mounting
 •  This work is framed with an archival mat
 •  This work is mounted to an archival backing
 •  Non-archival tape from previous framing present At the edges of the work which is covered by the frame

Notes on Material


Comments on Condition

Prepared by: 
Report date:  Friday, Feb 22, 2019


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