Condition Report

LOT #621

Paper & Sculpture

Eric Metcalfe
1940
Canadian


Untitled
ink and watercolour on paper
signed and dated 1968
13 x 11 3/4 in 33 x 29.8 cm


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

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

Paper Support
 •  Delamination present Near the left edge on verso
 •  Delamination present At the edges of the work on verso
 •  Very minor Foxing present In the upper right corner
 •  Minor Loss present In the upper right quadrant
 •  Minor Wrinkling or waving of the paper present Throughout
 •  Minor Creases present In the lower right corner
 •  Minor Discolouration present

Framing and Mounting
 •  Archival tape from previous framing present Along the upper edge on verso
 •  Archival tape from previous framing present Along the left edge on verso
 •  This work is archivally hinged Along the upper edge on verso
 •  This work is framed with an archival mat
 •  This work is framed with regular glass

Notes on Material


Comments on Condition
The minor discolouration noted is located around the perimeters of the painted areas. The minor loss noted in the upper right is in the area of blue paint.
Prepared by:  Deirdre Hofer
Report date:  Wednesday, Jul 17, 2019


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