Condition Report

LOT #228

International Art

Bernard Pothast
1882 - 1966
Dutch


The First Lesson
oil on canvas
signed and titled on a plaque and on verso signed
25 1/2 x 19 1/2 in 64.8 x 49.5 cm


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

Support
 •  Minor Buckling of the canvas present At the perimeter of the work

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

Paint Layers
 •  Very minor Stable cracking present In small localized areas
 •  Minor Losses due to frame abrasions and or/edgewear present At the edges of the work which is covered by the frame

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

Prepared by:  Daniel Gallay
Report date:  Monday, Oct 18, 2021


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