Claude Marks RWS RBA ROI (act. 1899-1915) View from Kynance Cliffs over Kynance Cove towards Lizard Head and Trevob Bay, signed lower right, watercolour, together with a view of Trevob Bay (2). Larger watercolour measures 32 x 49 cm, frame 41 x 58

Provenance: Collection of Magdi Obeid, purchased Dominic Winter 25/02/2015 lot 289

*one has cracked glass

Condition Report

Both watercolours are framed under glazing, not examined external to the frames. The smaller painting: the sheet appears well preserved, no obvious evidence for tears, losses or deterioration. The paint condition appears well preserved and surface stable, no obvious paint loss. General wear and tear present to the frame. The larger painting- the sheet appears good, no obvious losses or tears, there is some dust/dirt. There are some spores visible inside the glass which needs cleaning- the glass is also cracked and needs replacing. The paint surface appears well preserved, colours are good, no obvious losses or deterioration. The frame has general wear and tear.

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