FRANCESCO COLEMAN (ITALIAN 1851-1918), THE SLAVE TRADER

FRANCESCO COLEMAN (ITALIAN 1851-1918)THE SLAVE TRADERWatercolourSigned and inscribed Roma (lower right)37 x 53cm (14½ x 20¾ in.)UnframedPLEASE NOTE THIS IS UNFRAMEDCondition Report: The sheet has been stuck down to the mount in various places using brown tape. In addition there are also remnants of brown backing paper to the extreme edges verso, as well as some noticeable discolouration to the sheet. This is not particularly noticeable recto however with only a few scattered spots of surface dirt and brown staining. In general the colour is good. There are scattered pin holes throughout the sheet, one to the lower right edge and a cluster to the steps below the standing family. A further cluster can be seen under the mount (but not visible unless the mount is lifted) at the lower right corner of the sheet, as well as some further staining to the edges and minor abrasions. There is a slightly larger hole (approx. 4mm) with some associated skinning to the upper left corner and a tear (approx. 4cm) to the middle of the left framing edge. Some undulation to the sheet. Unframed and unglazed.Condition Report Disclaimer