John Emms (British, 1843-1912). Eight Wire Fox Terriers in a kennel, 1886. Oil on canvas. 36 x 60 inches (91.4 x 152.4 c...

Condition Report*: Lined canvas. Narrow areas of lining canvas visible at extreme edges of the work. Slight yellowing to the varnish layer. Finely patterned craquelure throughout, with a few scattered instances of pigment separation, most of which appear to be stabilized beneath the varnish layer. A very few scattered small dots of errant paint, possibly inherent to production. A small surface scuff next to a short vertical line of visible retouching in the lower left corner, affecting the first 'M' of the signature. A few faint vertical lines of transparent, matte white accretion along the lower edge in the lower right quadrant. Some scattered small dots of shiny accretion in the upper left corner, visible only under raking light. Not examined out of frame due to size.
Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly. Some small areas of brushy retouching to the background in the upper half of the work, particularly in the upper left quadrant. Aforementioned retouching, part of which affects the signature, fluoresces. More finely-applied retouching in the lower half of the background, particularly to the edges of the belly, chest, and back legs of the fourth dog from the right (standing). This same dog with a very few instances of finely applied retouching to address craquelure on the body. Some retouching to the ground under the rump of the rightmost dog (seated), and to the head of wheat next to his back left paw. Each dog with varying, but overall minor, degrees of strengthening applied to the darkest shadows of their eyes and noses.
Framed Dimensions 44 X 67.5 X 2.25 Inches