Henry Gritten (1818-1873) Figures Unloading Goods at a Waterside Fortified Tower, signed and dated 1842 bottom left, watercolour, measurements 29 x 45 cm, frame 43.5 x 60 cm

Label verso for R. Stewart and Sons, Perth

Condition Report
The painting is a watercolour, framed under glazing, not examined external to the frame. The sheet appears well preserved, no obvious signs of any rips, creasing or folds. The paint has evidence for some varnish in areas. The paint appears generally well preserved with no obvious evidence for deterioration, there is some cracking to the paint in the forefront rowing boat and to the red top of the woman seated in the boat facing away from the viewer. There is some general ageing of the paper (yellowing) but the colours and paint condition good. The frame has general wear and tear

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