George Stainton (act. 1860-1890) A Quiet Evening, maritime scene with figures in a rowing boat approaching a ship at sunset, signed lower right, oil on canvas, 60 x 102 cm, frame 83 x 123 cm

Condition Report
The painting is an oil on canvas, framed without glazing. The canvas has been relined, the tension is good and there are no obvious visible faults or holes etc. The paint surface has craquelure throughout which appears to be stable, the paint condition appears well preserved, no obvious paint loss or deterioration. There are a few minor spots of dirt/surface accretions and a scuff to the upper left (see additional images) The frame is generally good, the joints are sound, there is a small loss to the lower centre edge (see image).

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