Framed oil on canvas painting, Canal with Lock, signed lower left T.J. Soper (Thomas James Soper, British, 1817-1893), sight: approx 37.5"h, 46.5"w, overall: 47"h, 56"w, 36lbs **Provenance: consignor purchased from Howard Hand (Texas, New York, 1921-2011), a collector and seller of fine antiques for 75 years** Start Price: $400.00

10.6.23-In my opinion regarding LOT: 1152--The painting is currently hung on the wall, so I am unable to view the back, please refer to online images, the canvas may be relined, a UV examination shows a small paint flake at center lower canvas, some scattered inpainting, small wear along upper (see images) edge center, old varnish, and some craquelure, I note with a visual examination some texture to paint, which may be inherent, the work may benefit from a professional cleaning, I am not an expert on such paintings, so please let me know should you have further questions, I have taken numerous images for your review, the frame seems to have been painted and gold tones very, I observe only some small losses and nicks to frame and inner wood trim Please see attached images for your review.