Sir John Watson Gordon R.A., P.R.S.A.

by descent from the sitter

STRUCTURE The canvas is unlined. There are two holes to the canvas; one U shaped tear approximately 3 inches long horizontally ans 2 1/2 inches long vertically, in the lower left; the other an inverted T shaped tear in the upper centre of the canvas, approximately 1 inch long vertically and 1 1/2 inches horizontally. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in good condition. There is an old and discoloured varnish overall but there do not appear to be any signs of paint loss or damage to the pigment. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals a very small number of very minor scattered old strengthenings, otherwise there does not appear to be any retouching to the canvas. FRAME Held in a gilded wood and plaster frame.
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