A.E. Broadbent (British 20th Century), Horse Market, Tattersall Ring, Knightsbridge, oil on board, signed bottom right, framed. Measurements 72 x 108 cm, frame 100 x 126 cm

Condition Report
The painting is an oil on board, framed without glazing, signed and titled bottom right. The frame being of generally good condition, having solid joints and some general wear and tear. The board has a repair to the bottom left corner. The paint surface seems overall stable, with no obvious signs of deterioration. There are two small cracks in the paint to the bottom centre edge, as well as some chips to the paint below the horse's food and to the back of the second figure to the right in the main centre group. There is a surface scratch to the archers in the upper right area. There are some general chips and dirt accretions on the surface.

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