Condition Report

LOT #023

The Canadian Winter

Maud Lewis
1903 - 1970
Canadian


Ox Team Hauling Logs with Single Horse-Drawn Sled in Distance
oil on board 1960
signed
11 1/2 x 13 3/4 in 29.2 x 34.9 cm


Overall Condition of Work
 •  Overall, this work is in fair to good condition

Support
 •  Punctures present Near the upper edge

Surface Condition
 •  Minor Accretions present In small localized areas
 •  Surface dust or grime present Overall

Paint Layers
 •  Losses present Near the lower edge
 •  Loss present Along the right edge
 •  Losses present Near the upper edge
 •  Minor Lifting is present Near the upper edge

Methods of Inspection
 •  This work was inspected under ultraviolet light
 •  This work was inspected under magnification

Notes on Material


Comments on Condition
The punctures noted near the upper edge number approximately six and appaer to be tack or pin holes. There are losses and lifting associated. Tape and animal skin glue is present on the verso, corresponding to the punctures.
Prepared by:  Deirdre Hofer
Report date:  Thursday, Dec 21, 2023


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