Alexis de Leeuw (Belgian 1822-1900), The Timber Wagon, chromolithograph on canvas, signed bottom right, framed 62 x 92cm, frame 87 x 117 cm

19th-early 20th century French School, coloured etching of Windmill, Georges Pettit blind stamp bottom left, signed 'Fienne Frisus' bottom right, 37 x 46 cm (PL), frame 55 x 65 cm

Ralph Duck (Irish 20th Century), The Old Cedar Tree, watercolour, signed bottom right, mounted and framed. Measurements 34 x 27 cm (i), frame 55 x 47.5 cm. Previous auction label verso.There is a record for Ralph Duck as a member of the Dublin Sketching Club with whom he exhibited with in 1967.

Together with: John Purser (British School), Leaving Harbour at Whitby, watercolour, signed bottom right. Measurements 25 x 34.5 cm and Geoff Marsters, The Weaver Bend, limited edition print, signed and dated 1989 bottom right, numbered 250/300, measurements 21cm x 31 cm (PL), frame 38 x 45 cm (3)

Condition Report

The canvas has good tension and does not show evidence for rips, tears or holes. There is some dirt and surface level accretions present. The painting is framed under glazing, the frame having evidence of general wear and tear including some losses, there is looseness to the lower right joint.

the print is framed under glazing, the frame in good condition with general wear and tear, solid joints. The paper sheet has some cockling and creasing-especially around the margins. Full margins are present. Some fading and ageing to the paper. Few small spots of potential foxing in the background.

The painting is framed under glazing, the frame being of good condition with minor signs of general wear and tear, some minor chips to the edges, joints are solid. The paper appears to be in good condition with no obvious signs of rips, tears or deterioration. The paint appears in good condition with no obvious signs of paint loss or damage.

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