Condition Report

LOT #314

Fine Canadian Art

Edward John (E.J.) Hughes
BCSFA CGP OC RCA
1913 - 2007
Canadian


Incoming Tide, Savary Island
graphite on paper
signed and on verso signed, titled, dated about 1935 and inscribed variously
10 1/2 x 14 1/2 in 26.7 x 36.8 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
 •  Very minor Artist's pinholes present In the corners
 •  Extremely minor Crease present In the upper right corner
 •  Minor Tears present In the lower corners
 •  Minor Discolouration from exposure to light present Throughout

Framing and Mounting
 •  This work is archivally hinged
 •  This work is framed with an archival mat
 •  This work is framed with regular Plexiglas

Previous Conservation/Restoration - Paperworks
 •  Tear repairs present Near the lower edge

Notes on Material
Paper support is non-archival, has yellowed a great deal

Comments on Condition
Tears on lower corners stabalized by P-90 tape
Prepared by:  Douglas Watt
Report date:  Tuesday, Apr 20, 2021


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