Lot 214
  • 214

Henri Biva French, 1848-1928

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Henri Biva
  • la riviere
  • signed l.l.: Henri Riva
  • oil on canvas
  • 61.5 by 50.5 cm.; 24¼ by 20 in.

Condition

Original canvas. There is some minor craquelure to the river in the lower half. Otherwise the work is in good overall condition. Ultra violet light reveals scattered spots of fluorescing but this is not due to retouching. Held in a gold and black painted frame.
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