David Bates (1840-1921) A Gypsy Tent, Brockeridge Common

David Bates (1840-1921) A Gypsy Tent, Brockeridge Common, signed and dated 1903 lower right, titled verso, oil on canvas, 44 x 60 cm, frame 59 x 75 cm

Condition Report
The painting is an oil on canvas, framed without glazing. The canvas does have some slight loss of tension, does not show obvious evidence for damage or losses. The paint surface appears stable, no obvious paint loss. There is some surface dirt and ageing of the varnish, could do with a clean. Later frame

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