Valletta in Moonlight, oil on canvas, signed Jos. Galea Malta 1970. Framed.

Dimensions : Frame : 765mm x 915mm x 60mm. Image : 600mm x 750mm. Weight : 3.600kg net.

Imperial : Frame : 30" x 36" x 2". Image : 23-3/4" x 29-1/2"

Condition/Notes : Quite good. The oil on canvas study of Valletta Harbour approaches in moonlight is in quite good condition with good colour. This magnificent work is spectacular when viewed in normal viewing conditions and will take pride of place in a large room which will display the painting to best advantage. On closer examination there are three surface scratches in the sky above Valletta, an area of light paint flaking along the edges in the top lh quarter and an area of circular craqueleur around the lh end of the structures - please view the images below. This wear appears to have stabilized but it can be addressed by a future owner if considered necessary. Once the painting is suitably located any further damage or wear will be greatly reduced.  The above mentioned defects are not at all noticeable when the painting is viewed in situ and thus it can be displayed immediately without any restoration work apart from minor frame maintenance. The painting is signed Jos. Galea Malta 70 in red paint in the lower rh corner in the artist's distinctive style. The work is displayed within a gilt composition and wood decorated frame which is in good structural condition and quite good decorative condition; light scuffing in places but with a 50mm loss to the centre rh moulding outer edge, details of which can be seen in the images below. This minor damage can be repaired or the frame replaced depending on personal preference. The artisan stretcher is nailed to the frame and the canvas is secured with drawing pins. The canvas is fairly taut but could be tightened slightly during any future frame maintenance; areas of craqueleur and canvas wear can be viewed against a bright light but there is no actual canvas damage. Framer's label attached to upper edge "Original Painting from  Galea's Art Gallery 192, Strait Street, Valletta, Malta". Very faint indistinct script in places. Outer edge of frame pasted with Kraft paper which is dried and peeling where it covers the edge of the stretcher. 

Overall, this work is very good but with signs of wear when examined closely. As mentioned previously, when viewed from normal distance the work presents a spectacular view of Valletta Harbour approaches with the moonlight reflecting from the breaking waves and the distant luzzu catching the eye of the viewer.

Please view the images below :

This is a heavy frame and consequently will be quite expensive to ship abroad. Cheaper option is to ship the painting on stretcher only.

An indication of shipping cost to Malta : Framed £150.00, Stretcher only £80.00.

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Shipping Bands : UK : Free Delivery. Europe : £100.00. World : £150.00.

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