Circle of Richard Wilson (British 1713-1782), Villa Emiliana near Rome

Circle of Richard Wilson (British 1713-1782)Villa Emiliana near Rome Oil on canvas Inscribed and titled to label verso 37.3 x 47cm (14½ x 18½ in.)Provenance:James Orrock, Edinburgh, by 1903; his sale, Christie's, London, 6 July 1904 (=2nd day), lot 308 (28gns. to Agnew)Literature:B. Webber, James Orrock, R.I. Painter, Connoisseur, Collector, I, London, 1903, p. 54, illustrated Condition Report: The canvas has been relined and is on it's original stretcher which is providing good support. There is fine surface cracking but the paint layer appears to be stable and generally in good overall condition Under U V light there are some very small scattered spots of retouching and some broader areas along the left and right edges, which have most probably been caused by old frame abrasions. These are well executed and are not visible to the naked eye. It has a thin layer of surface dirt and some discoloured varnish. It is presented in a 19th Century, Carlo Maratta type frame, which has old chips, losses and repairs. Condition Report Disclaimer