WALTER FREDERICK OSBORNE, R.H.A | Seated Boy and Sea

The following condition report has been prepared by Hamish Dewar Ltd, London UNCONDITIONAL AND WITHOUT PREJUDICE Structural Condition The artist's board has a very slightly uneven profile but appears to be entirely secure and stable. The corners of the board are slightly disturbed, which is very typical of such artist's supports. Paint surface The paint surface has a reasonably even varnish layer. Small spot of paint loss to boy's left hand. Inspection under ultraviolet light shows retouchings around the outer edges and particularly in the upper left and upper right corners. The retouchings around the framing edges appear to cover frame rubbing from the framing sight edge. There is a larger retouching in the dark pigments of the post on the left of the composition and small retouchings beneath the signature in the lower left of the composition. There are other small flecks of retouching and it should be stressed that all the retouchings are of minimal size. Some of the retouchings are also slightly matt and surface cleaning and revarnishing would therefore be beneficial to ensure an even surface coating and cleaning could also result in a worthwhile improvement in the overall appearance. Summary The painting therefore appears to be in good and stable condition and should respond well to cleaning and revarnishing. Held in a Dutch style ebony rippled frame.
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