Richard Augustus Clack (British, 1801-1880)

Three portraits to include Edward King Fordham (1750-1847), brother of John Fordham, first owner of Melbourn Bury, two children of the Fordham family, and 'Mrs Start nee Gurney'
each signed 'R A Clack delt'
pencil heightened with watercolour
the largest, Edward Fordham, 22 x 17cm

Condition Report

Edward King Fordham: Slight discolouration of the paper with small signs of spotting throughout and dirt under glass.  No tears or damage.  Colours of pencil/watercolour otherwise good. 22 x 17cm image, 31.5 x 26.5cm framed.

Mrs Start: Foxing to her sleeve and neck area and around the signature.  Slight discolouration of the paper.  12 x 9.5cm image, 29 x 24cm framed.

Children: Hole to the left of the child’s white bonnet.  Sight discolouration of the paper but overall good retention of pigment. 12 x 10cm image, 29 x 24cm framed.