Lot 174
  • 174

Enrique Serra Barcelona 1859-Roma 1918

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Enrique Serra
  • a lagoon at dusk
  • signed and inscribed l.r.: ENRIQUE SERRA / ROMA
  • oil on canvas
  • 57 by 118 cm.; 22½ by 42½ in.

Condition

Original canvas. Under ultra-violet light there are some scattered areas of retouching visible, notably to the trees in the background and to the water, corresponding to three pinhead sized punctures at the centre of the composition. .Overall this work is in good condition. Held in an ebonised plaster and giltwood frame, the outer sides in plain dark brown wood, the inner band decorated with gilt bay leaves.
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