Sidney Richard Percy (1821-1886) Cattle Watering at a Lochside, peasants at ease in the foreground, sun breaking through the clouds beyond, signed and dated 1869 lower right, oil on canvas, 61 x 97 cm, frame 75 x 111 cm

Provenance: private South Staffordshire collection, label verso for W.H. Paterson, London

Condition Report

The painting is an oil on canvas, framed without glazing. The canvas has been relined, the tension is good, no obvious evidence for holes/losses or deterioration. The paint surface is well preserved and the colours good, there is minor craquelure to the surface - paint is stable and no obvious paint loss. The frame has some minor wear and tear, the joints are sound. Minor dirt/dust. Overall good condition.

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