James Thomas Linnell At the Crossroads

James Thomas Linnell
British
1826 - 1905
At the Crossroads

indistinctly signed J Linnell / 1854 lower left
oil on canvas
canvas: 22 by 33 1/2 in.; 56 by 85.5 cm
framed: 22 1/2 by 38 in.; 68 by 97 cm

Condition Report:
Unframe for lining The paint surface is stable but soiled. There are areas of craquelure throughout. There are frame abrasions to the edges notably to the lower and right edges. Inspection under UV reveals minor spots of retouching to the aforementioned right edges and lower left corner.
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