Henry Edridge (British 1768-1821) Gentleman Leaning Against a Marble Column, drawing, signed lower left dated 1796, measurements 39 x 29 cm, frame 48 x 38.5 cm Label verso: Hanover Exhibition at the New Gallery 1890-1, as a sketch by Cosway, lent by Lord Cailise(?). Provenance: private collection, purchased Sotheby's auction of Castle Howard contents 11th-13th November 1991, lot 536

Condition report: This item is a pencil drawing with watercolour on paper. The paper being of generally good condition with no obvious signs of rips, tears or deterioration. The picture has not been examined external to the frame. There are some black flecks between the paper and the glass which have come away from the edging on the glass border decoration.