Herbert Thomas Dicksee, R.P.E. (British, 1862-1942), 'Maternal Care', lion and cub drinking from a river, signed in pencil in the margin lower left, artist's proof, 'YC' blindstamp, etching on vellum, published by Frost and Reed, 'Publishers 8 Clare Street, Bristol. Frost & Reed Printsellers of London. Bristol. May 1st 1899', original oak frame and glazing, 40 x 65cm (I), frame 72.2 x 97cm

Lindsey Knapp (Victoria Gallery)

Condition Report

Staining visible on right side of image and all over mount, particulary on the bottom.

Frame scratched and with scuff marks. Slip with some marks and lacking 3cm of edge on upper right.

Unexamined out of frame.

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