Lot 34
  • 34

Sir Matthew Smith

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description

  • Sir Matthew Smith
  • flowers in an ochre jug
  • oil on canvas
  • 46 by 35.5cm.; 18 by 14in.

Provenance

Acquired directly from Mary Keene by the present owner's family

Condition

The canvas is unlined and appears to be in good overall condition. There is a tiny spot of surface matter in the lower right quadrant but otherwise the paint surface is in good overall condition. There is no sign of retouching under ultra-violet light. Held in a Louis XV-style reproduction frame.
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