William Leighton Leitch RWS (1804-1883) Lago Maggiori, signed lower right, dated 1859, watercolour, 17.5 x 27.5 cm, frame 38 x 48 cm

Provenance: Collection of Mr Magdi Obeid, purchased Bonhams 27/11/2013 lot 223

Condition Report

The painting is a watercolour, framed under glazing- not examined external to the frame. The sheet appears in generally good condition no obvious faults or losses, the paint condition appears well preserved and the surface stable. The colours are good. There is a potential abrasion visible to the centre- top in the skyline. The inside of the glass could do with a clean. THe frame has general wear and tear, joints appear fine. There are additional photographs now available on the catalogue.

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