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Description

The Village, Cushendun signed 'J H CRAIG' (lower left) oil on panel 24 x 34cm

Footnote: Provenance: George Connell, Belfast Sale; Christie's, London, 19 May 2000, lot 30, where acquired by James 'Jimmy' Benson OBE

Condition report: Oil on wooden panel which has been left exposed in the lower half of the painting and acts as a mid-tone in the composition. Dents appear to have been present in the wooden panel before the paint layers were applied. Along the right edge scores in the paint and panel have darkened over time. At the lower edge and left hand side is white abrasion caused by framing. The paint layers are in a good condition overall. There is a layer of varnish which has yellowed with ago but is glossy and even . A few fly spots are present on the surface. The painting is framed in a gilded frame with glazing.

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