September Uncurated: Art, Furnishings, and Estate Discoveries
Lot 196:
Description
James Holland (British, 1799-1870). Oil on canvas, busy maritime harbor scene. Signed James Holland in the lower center foreground. Sight: 19 x 23 in. Frame: 27 x 31 in.
Location: Bin 25
Condition report:
The painting displays extensive fine-lined craquelure throughout the entire paint layer. There is a significant accumulation of surface dirt and the varnish has aged and yellowed over time. A small puncture hole is visible in the canvas near the left center edge. Minor paint losses and surface abrasions are present, particularly concentrated near the frame edges. A small circular impact-related craquelure pattern is visible in the upper sky area. The frame shows general wear and minor losses to the finish.
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