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Richard Ansdell, RA (British, 1815-1885) Ferreting on Bytham Sands, Suffolk signed lower right with initials "RA 1863" oil on canvas 60 x 50cm (23 x 20in)

One large old repaired tear and stretcher bar marks can be seen from the front. Oil on canvas. The painting is unlined but the edges of the canvas have been reinforced and a large 'T' shaped tear at the right hand side of the work has been repaired from the reverse with a thin fabric patch. The tear is pulling forward causing a slight undulation in this area. The tear has been filled and retouched. Around the edges of the painting there are localised areas of raised and potentially vulnerable paint with small losses. Retouchings across the painting are slightly mismatched to the  original. The varnish is clear and even with a few light scuffs and scratches.

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