Memento Mori, a Vanitas still life, 51,5 x 63 cm

Memento Mori, a Vanitas still life, 51,5 x 63 cm

No visible signature, Memento Mori, a Vanitas still life with a letter bearing the text: 'Time rappid flies embrace it man, alas thy life Is but a span', English, early 19thC, oil on canvas, 51,5 x 63 cm

Condition: - a large central vertical tear to the canvas (needs restoration)
- the varnish darkened and dirty, needs cleaning
- relief to the canvas
- the work needs professional restoration
- furthermore, in our opinion, the work appears in acceptable condition.