Lot 79
  • 79

Oliver Clare 1853-1927

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Oliver Clare
  • still life with grapes; still life with a bird's nest
  • a pair, both signed and dated l.r.: OLIVER CLARE 89
  • oil on canvas
  • each 41 by 30.5 cm.; 16 by 12 in.

Condition

Still Life with Grapes The canvas has been relined. There is surface dirt throughout. Otherwise in good overall condition. Ultra violet light reveals retouching throughout. Held in a decorative gold painted frame. Still Life with a Bird's Nest The canvas has been relined. There is some light surface dirt. Otherwise in good overall condition. Ultra violet light reveals scattered specs of retouching and some fluorescing to the pink pigment which is not retouching. Held in a decorative gold painted frame.
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