John Houston RSA RSW (Scottish 1930-2008) Evening Sea, watercolour, signed and dated 1996 bottom right, measurements 25.5 x 32.5 cm, frame 52.5 x 59.5 cm
Provenance: consigned from a corporate collection
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Sold for £1,150
Condition Report
The painting is a watercolour on paper, framed under glazing, not examined external to the frame. The paper appears in good condition with no obvious signs of deterioration, rips, creases or folds. The colours are well preserved and the paint condition appears stable. There is some ageing to the mount and general wear and tear to the frame including some chips centre-top with surface loss.
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