Thomas Dessoulavy (British, 1800/01-1869), 'Rome', 1851?, a family of rustics in open woodland in the foreground, with a water trough on the left and buildings in the distance, signed and titled lower right, oil on canvas, 41.5 x 63.5cm, frame 61 x 83cm

A private Shropshire estate.

Condition Report

Fine craquelure all-over. Some hairline cracks. Surface dirt.

Original frame damaged with many old losses of gilt gesso (some overpainted, including along the bottom edge) and some new losses. Chips and scratches, especially corners.

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