Condition Report

LOT #0835

Town & Country

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


The Stream
watercolour on paper
signed, dated 1956 and inscribed "R.C.A" and on verso titled and inscribed "#39"
18 x 16 1/2 in 45.7 x 41.9 cm


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

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

Paper Support
 •  Discolouration from a non-archival backing present on verso
 •  Discolouration from exposure to light present Overall
 •  Discolouration from mat burn present At the perimeter of the work which is covered by the frame
 •  Foxing present In small localized areas which is inherent to the materials and methods used by the artist

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

Notes on Material


Comments on Condition

Prepared by:  Jared Tiller
Report date:  Thursday, Oct 22, 2020


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