Condition Report

LOT #323

Centennial Celebration: 100 Years of the Group of Seven - Works on Paper

Frederick Horsman Varley
ARCA G7 OSA
1881 - 1969
Canadian


Male Figure / Detail Study (verso)
pen, ink and graphite drawing
on verso titled, dated circa 1930 and stamped with the Varley Inventory No. 902
5 3/4 x 4 in 14.6 x 10.2 cm


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

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

Paper Support
 •  Minor Discolouration from a non-archival backing present
 •  Minor Discolouration from exposure to light present Throughout
 •  Discolouration from mat burn present At the perimeter of the work
 •  Discolouration from non-archival tape or glue present At the perimeter of the work

Framing and Mounting
 •  Non-archival tape from previous framing present At the perimeter of the work on verso
 •  This work is non-archivally hinged
 •  This work is framed with a non-archival backing
 •  This work is framed with regular glass

Notes on Material


Comments on Condition

Prepared by:  Douglas Watt
Report date:  Thursday, Mar 19, 2020


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