David Smith (British, 1930-1999) 'Black Horse Drove, Norfolk'

signed 'DAVID SMITH' and inscribed with title verso, oil on board

80.5 x 121.5cm; framed 86.5 x 128cm

Condition Report:

Cracking and crazing. Dust and dirt to crevices in areas of thick impasto. A few small scattered losses. Under UV light, there are areas of slight green fluorescence across the painting, which appear consistent with the varnish layer. When viewed under raking light, these same areas show a subtle glossy sheen against the otherwise matte surface, further suggesting that the fluorescence corresponds to varnish rather than retouching. Please refer to the additional images for reference.