William Shayer Snr (1787-1879)Country folk on a path with a milkmaid and cow Oil on canvas Dimensions 55 x 75cm. Artist or Maker William Shayer Snr (1787-1879) Medium Oil on canvas Condition Report Oil on canvas realigned many years ago, canvas remains tight although paint and varnish on now rather dirty. Lower left corner looks a little rubbed and there is no sign of a signature. Housed in the original gilt gesso scroll frame which is dirty with a few old cracks and has an artist attribution on the slip. Old auctioneers chalk marks verso and a label stating ‘Hereford public museum, lent by Mrs Ramsden, Hampton Park, Hereford'.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.