Benjamin Williams Leader (1833-1923)A Surrey Wood oil on canvas signed and dated 1897 Dimensions 34.5 x 44.5cm Artist or Maker Benjamin Williams Leader (1833-1923) Medium oil on canvas Condition Report Oil on original canvas in honest untouched condition, would benefit from a light clean, a little fine craquelure in the centre and a small white mark in the bushes on the right, signed and dated lower left, housed in an old gilt scroll frame which is in fair condition, William Rivett, Gainsborough Gallery label verso.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.