Frank Thomas Copnall (1870-1949), Portrait of Samuel Skelton, 1926, signed top right, oil on canvas, measurements 130 x 96 cm, frame 120 x 155 cm.

Plaque inscribed: Samuel Skelton JP, Treasurer Royal Liver Friendly Society. Painted by order of the Delegation in annual meeting assembled 1926 in recognition of 50 years faithful service 1876-1926

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Condition Report

The painting is an oil on canvas, framed under glazing. The canvas has a large repair to the left side of the sitter- there is some paint loss resulting. There is also some mould down the bottom left edge and evidence for moisture beneath the glass.

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