John Warwick Smith (1749-1831) Craig Y Deryn seen across the River Dysynni, near Towyn, North Wales, watercolour, 12.8 x 20.8 cm, frame 29.5 x 36 cm

Provenance: A Private Herefordshire Collection, purchased from Agnew's - label verso, label for The Manning Galleries April 1972, ex. collection of L.R. Abel-Smith

Condition Report
The painting is a watercolour, framed under glazing - not examined external to the frame. The full sheet is visible and appears in generally good condition - no obvious losses or tears. The paint condition appears stable and generally well preserved. The frame has some wear and tear. 

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