Charles Ginner, A.R.A.

John Nash
Private Collection, UK

Original canvas. A patch has been adhered to the reverse of the canvas to a small tear near the centre of the composition. There is a small area of discolouration and craquelure to the roof in the centre of the composition, which corresponds to the tear, and a faint protrusion above it. There are also some areas of discolouration an minor surface craquelure in the leaves of the tree, right of the central chimney. There are some frame abrasions in the lower left and upper right corners with a few small old paint losses, and a surface indentation near the upper right edge. Ultraviolet light reveals areas of retouching near the centre of the canvas, corresponding to the above mentioned areas of discolouration and to the patch. There are also a few spots of retouching in the lower left corner. Held in a gilt composite frame. Please call the department on 0207 293 6424 if you have any questions about the present work.
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