Benjamin Williams Leader (British, 1831-1923), Betws-y-Coed, oil, 51 x 76cm

Benjamin Williams Leader (British, 1831-1923), 'From the Miner's Bridge, Bettwys-y-Coed' (sic), signed and dated '1896' lower left, titled verso, oil on canvas, 51 x 76cm, frame 66 x 91cm

From the estate of the actor, the late John Challis.

Condition Report

The painting is an oil on canvas, framed without glazing. The canvas is in good overall condition- without evidence for holes, patches or damage etc, the tension is good. The paint surface appears in good condition, without obvious evidence for any paint loss or deterioration. The frame is later, it has solid joints and does not have obvious evidence for losses- generally good condition. 

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