Framed watercolor painting on paper, "Old Road," signed lower right Irion Shields (Irion Shields, American, 1895-1983), titled and dated 5/ 25/ [19]78 verso, taped hinge to matting, sight: approx 10.5"h, 14.75"w, overall: approx 16 7/8"h, 21"w, 4.25lbs 06.23.26: As described the sheet is secured to the matting via taped hinging, please note that I am not an expert and do not know if the tape is archival quality, the top edge of the sheet, which is obscured by matting and framing, is inherently rough/ uneven, close visual examination does not reveal tearing, holes, or notable paint losses, UV light examination is unremarkable and does not suggest evidence of restoration, colors remain vibrant and overall uniform, with some sparse, minute spotting in the skyline original to creation, the frame exhibits typical minor surface wear such as small flaked losses, rubs, and mellowing of the gilded finish, the glass pane is free from observed hairlines/ fractures and visible chipping
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