Louis van Staaten (Dutch, 1836-1909), Haarlem, sailing vessels before a windmill, signed lower right and titled on mount, watercolour, frame damaged, 49.5 x 75.5cm, frame 70 x 95cm

Condition Report

The painting is a watercolour, framed under glazing- not examined external to the frame. The paper appears to be in generally good condition without obvious evidence for rips/tears/losses. The paint surface appears well preserved and stable with good colour. The paper has slipped in the mount. Frame has chips and losses to the surface

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