John Hassall (British, 1868-1948), Figure group of a gentlemen smoking a pipe and a lady reading the morning news, signed 'Hassall' (upper right), gouache, 42 cm x 29 cm, framed and glazed, 58 cm x 45 cm

Condition Report

Paper and other deposits on the surface of the glass, would benefit from cleaning. Some discolouring of the paper commensurate with age and some staining to the top and centre right background, but otherwise appears to be in good condition. The painting has not been inspected out of the frame.

Giltwood frame is worn with areas of gesso missing throughout.