Lot 171
  • 171

Mary Nicol Neill Armour 1902-2000

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Mary Nicol Neill Armour, R.S.A., R.S.W.
  • still life with red and pink roses
  • inscribed with the title and dated 1969 on an artist's label attached to the reverse
  • oil on board

Provenance

Edinburgh, Aitken Dott & Son

Condition

STRUCTURE This picture is in good original condition with clear colouring and rich texture throughout. The paint surface is stable and clean and there are no signs of craquelure. The board is flat and there are no signs of warping. There is a very minor paint loss to the right of the composition and wo futher smaller losses close to the top edge of the picture - these are only visible upon close inspection. UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT There are no visible signs of retouching. FRAME This picture is contained in a Victorian-style gilt frame.
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