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Lot description
Elbert McGran Jackson (American, 1896-1962) Leaving for the Evening Signed 'E.M. Jackson' bottom right, oil on canvas 32 x 29 in. (81.3 x 73.6cm) Provenance Private Collection, New York. Canvas has been relined. Softening at the edges of the work. Craquelure present throughout the work but in stable condition. Small quarter inch loss visible at the top left of the archway. Two large horizontal creases present in the white archway. Two inch scuff mark visible to the left of the man’s lapel. Inscribed ‘9 ¾’ across the white archway. Three large 12 inch vertical creases can be seen starting at the left over the woman, another over the right side of the man and one across the center of the woman sitting. Under UV light inpainting visible over these creases possibly from restoration. Large patch of inpainting present on the old woman’s left shoulder and across her neck. Another patch of inpainting visible across the women’s red dress at the left. Possible soiling present across the man’s forehead, apparent varnish drip present to the right of the man’s head as well as on the jacket he is holding. A throughout reading is inhibited by a heavy green varnish. Please see specialist photos for details. Frame: 33 1/4 x 30 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.