Condition Report

LOT #503

Paper + Sculpture

Maxwell Bennett Bates
ASA CGP CSGA OC RCA
1906 - 1980
Canadian


Cocktail Party
watercolour and ink on paper
signed and dated 1978 and on verso signed, titled, dated and inscribed "Sundance Gallery" and "watercolour received from Max Bates in 1981"
16 x 21 in 40.6 x 53.3 cm


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

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

Paper Support
 •  Extremely minor Tear present Near the right edge
 •  Minor Wrinkling or waving of the paper present In the lower half of the work
 •  Very minor Wrinkling or waving of the paper present Throughout
 •  Very minor Discolouration from exposure to light present Throughout

Framing and Mounting
 •  Extremely minor Glue residue from previous framing present At the perimeter of the work on verso
 •  This work is archivally hinged Along the upper edge
 •  This work is framed with regular glass
 •  This work is framed with an archival mat

Notes on Material


Comments on Condition

Prepared by:  Douglas Watt
Report date:  Tuesday, May 19, 2020


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