Maurice Frederick Codner (1888-1958) Portrait of a Seated Gentleman Smoking a Cigarette, oil on canvas, signed bottom right and dated 1951, measurements 106 x 84 cm, frame 138 x 112 cm

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Condition Report
The painting is an oil on canvas, framed under glazing. The canvas appears in good condition with no obvious signs of tears or holes. The paint condition is overall good, no obvious evidence of paint loss or deterioration. There is general wear and tear tot he frame including some chips.

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