Condition Report

LOT #119

Fine Canadian Art

Walter Joseph (W.J.) Phillips
ASA CPE CSPWC RCA
1884 - 1963
Canadian


Margaret at Keewatin
watercolour on paper
signed and dated 1923 and on verso titled and dated
13 3/4 x 11 5/8 in 34.9 x 29.5 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
 •  This work was inspected under magnification

Paper Support
 •  Minor Discolouration from mat burn present At the edges of the work
 •  Very minor Discolouration present In small localized areas
 •  Minor Surface scuff present Near the right edge

Framing and Mounting
 •  This work is framed with a non-archival mat
 •  This work is framed with regular glass
 •  This work is mounted to a non-archival backing

Notes on Material


Comments on Condition
The mounting board is adheared to the front mat around the edges, with animal skin glue. The front mat was not removed for this report.
Prepared by:  Deirdre Hofer
Report date:  Wednesday, Apr 01, 2026


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