Edward Robert Smythe (British, 1810-1899) Horses waiting to be shoed

signed 'E A Smythe' l.c., oil on canvas

51 x 69cm; framed 65 x 79cm

Condition Report:

Craquelure and stretcher marks. Light surface dirt. Repair to reverse corresponding to the white horse's stomach. Several other small repairs to the reverse which correspond to patches of overpaint visible in the upper half of the painting. Numerous further small spots of retouching can also be seen. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.