Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly MBE RI (1896-1971) Heron, monogrammed bottom right, ink and watercolour, measurements 28 x 37.5 cm, frame 48 x 56 cm

Provenance: consigned from a significant private collection of wildlife art

Condition Report
This is a watercolour on paper, framed under glazing- not examined external to the frame. The sheet appears in good condition- no obvious evidence for any rips, creasing, folds or losses- the surface appears to be stable. The paint has some fading to the colours- a lighter outline is present around the edges from the previous mount- having been reframed and re-mounted by the present owner. There are no visible signs of paint loss. Frame has some gminor signs of general wear and tear- joints are solid.

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