Harold Sutton Palmer (1854 - 1933) Reigate

Harold Sutton Palmer (1854 - 1933) Reigate, signed bottom left, watercolour, measurements 46.5cm x 73cm, frame 77cm x 103cm

from a collection of Sir William Noble Bart and Hetheringham, sold Christies 25 Nov 1929 lot 52, The Hetheringham Collection sale at Christies 14th February 1978

Condition Report

The painting is a watercolour, which is framed beneath glazing- not examined external to the frame. The sheet appears in good condition, with no obvious visible evidence for rips, tears or creasing. There is some colour fading to the skyline, minor overall throughout. The paint surface appears stable. There are some spots of foxing to the background in the clouds. The frame has general wear and tear, the mount appears fine.

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