English School, 19th Century

Together with JOHN ROBERTSON REID, Winter, signed John R Reid and dated -78 lower right, oil on paper mounted on canvas, 6 5/8 by 14 in. 2 works.

Reid: The Fine Art Society Ltd., London, 1971

JOHN ROBERTSON REID, Winter: Oil on paper mounted on canvas. The edges of the sheet are visible in the current framing. There are pinholes evident at the tope corners. The surface is in overall good condition, aside from a shiny varnish and minor surface dirt. Under UV light, the varnish fluoresces green and is difficult to read through. Framed and ready to hang. ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY, A Quiet River: Surface in overall good condition aside from pigment separation, surface dirt and abrasions at the edges, with accompanying losses, from framing. Under UV light, a small area of inpaint in the sky upper left, which is visible to the naked eye. In overall fair condition and ready to hang.
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