Example with angler to right of river in fully restored condition fairly stiffly relined, cleaned and revarnished. The surface and impasto have been somewhat flattened by the restoration process. Evidence of some general retouching throughout the sky between the foliage. Possible damage with repair and associated retouching effectively horizontal band just above centre and approximately 8 to 10 cm in length. Odd less significant retouch/strengthening to stones within the river, left-hand side corner and other more minor elements of the foreground. Example with angler centre-left (Bolton Abbey in the Wharfe) relatively stiffly relined, cleaned and revarnished. Surface and impasto somewhat flattened from the restoration process. More sporadic retouching to elements of the sky, the reflection of Bolton Abbey in the water, upper lefthand corner and some of the stones in the foreground in general. The paint is slightly thin in areas which applies to both. The William Mellor signature is abraded as a likely result of the cleaning and restoration process. There is a suggestion of another signature? possibly Everett? The second indistinct word does not especially resemble Mellor Neither signature shows evidence of interference under a UV light necessarily, an image can be supplied but there are certainly traces of two signatures or another inscription evident on the work. For further information please contact the department.

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