Condition Report

LOT #309

The Group of Seven & their Contemporaries

Lawren Stewart Harris
ALC BCSFA CGP FCA G7 OSA RPS TPG
1885 - 1970
Canadian


Rocky Mountain Drawing 9 - 56
graphite on paper 1929
on verso inscribed "Book 9-56", "383" and "271"
7 1/2 x 9 7/8 in 19 x 25.1 cm


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

Methods of Inspection
 •  This work was inspected out of the frame
 •  This work was not inspected under magnification

Paper Support
 •  Extremely minor Discolouration present At the perimeter of the work
 •  Minor Tears present Along the upper edge
 •  Extremely minor Wrinkling or waving of the paper present Along the upper edge

Framing and Mounting
 •  This work is archivally hinged on verso
 •  This work is framed with an archival mat
 •  This work is framed with regular glass

Notes on Material


Comments on Condition
Perforations and staple holes are present at the top edge, from previous sketchbook binding. Extremely minor discolouration is present at the staple holes. Pencil smudging is present throughout, which in our opinion is inherent to the work.
Prepared by:  Deirdre Hofer
Report date:  Tuesday, Apr 28, 2020


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