Charles McAuley, 1910 - 1999

The board is stable. There are scattered spots of surface dirt, notably to the left side of the composition. Ultra violet light reveals no sign of retouching. Held in a simple cream painted wooden frame. Stormy Skies: Original canvas. There is some wear towards the left edge, notably approximately 12 cm upwards from the lower edge. Ultra violet light reveals a few spots of retouching, including a few spots to the centre of the sky and some further spots in places to the left edge. This work is in good condition. Framed.
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To be sold together with Stormy Skies, signed, oil on canvas, by the same hand.