Condition Report

LOT #813

Fine Canadian Art

Mary Riter Hamilton
1873 - 1954
Canadian


Emerald Lake, the Bridge and Sky
oil on board
signed and dated 1912 and on verso signed, titled and inscribed "no.97" on a label
7 1/4 x 9 in 18.4 x 22.9 cm


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

Support
 •  Split in the support present Along the lower edge which is covered by the frame

Surface Condition
 •  Surface dust or grime present Overall
 •  Minor Discolouration of the varnish layer present In small localized areas

Paint Layers
 •  Very minor 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
- An extremely minor bubble of paint located in the center right of the work may have formed during the painting process revealing a extrememly small area of the support underneath. - Under the ultraviolet light darker spots show near the centre of the work indicating possible very minor inpainting.
Prepared by:  Kevin Oehen
Report date:  Tuesday, Jun 07, 2022


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