Richard Westall RA (1765-1836) Lot n° 87

Richard Westall RA (1765-1836) The young David and King Saul oil on canvas 72 x 52cm Condition Report: Overall: 81 x 61cm The painting is executed in oil on canvas which has been lined. The canvas tension is stiff and the picture is in plane. The paint layers are in a good, stable condition overall. Small areas of overpaint are well matched to the original. The varnish is clear, even and matte. The painting is comprised by a thick layer of surface dirt which has a smeary appearance following an attempt at cleaning, the dirt has partially affected the varnish layers below.