John Varley (1778-1842) Panoramic View from Cader Idris, North Wales, signed and dated 1833 lower left, watercolour, 26.5 x 68 cm, frame 51 x 91 cm

Provenance: A Private Herefordshire Collection, purchased W.S. Fine Art. Exhibited Watercolours and Drawings annual exhibition 2005 (55)

Condition Report
The painting is a watercolour, framed under glazing - not examined external to the frame. The full sheet is visible; there appears to be repair to the lower and centre left edge (see close ups) and a small area to the top left edge. There are some small dots of foxing primarily located in the skyline. The colours appear generally good and surface stable, minor fade. There is some ageing (browning) to the sheet with the old mount line slightly visible to the left and top left edge. Frame has general wear and tear

Bidding indicates acceptance of the condition of the lot.  All lots are sold subject to general wear and tear commensurate with age and handling over time and only obvious faults will be mentioned after a visual inspection. If you have particular specialist questions on any lot, please state these before bidding since we cannot and will not provide a forensic examination of any lot but only a general condition report as a guide only. All condition reports given by Halls Holdings Ltd's representatives or agents are statements of opinion and not fact. If you require any further information about any lots in this auction or about bidding please do not hesitate to contact us again.