Condition Report

LOT #436

Artists of the West Coast

William Percival (W.P.) Weston
ARCA BCSFA CGP RBA
1879 - 1967
Canadian


Limestone Mountain - Caithness Near Fernie
oil on canvas board
signed and dated 1964 and on verso signed, titled and dated
16 x 20 in 40.6 x 50.8 cm


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

Support
 •  Tack holes present In the corners which is inherent to the materials and methods used by the artist

Surface Condition
 •  Extremely minor Surface dust or grime present

Paint Layers
 •  Very minor Frame abrasions present At the perimeter of the work

Previous Conservation/Restoration
 •  Areas of fluorescence visible under ultraviolet light Throughout
 •  Infilling visible under ultraviolet light

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

Notes on Material


Comments on Condition
The work shows extensive retouching under ultra-violet light, mostly in the sky. Areas of intense fluorescing visible, possibly due to the use of an organic glue. The retouching is very well matched, is extremely stable, and looks good visually.
Prepared by:  Thibault Bennett
Report date:  Wednesday, Jan 13, 2021


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