Lot 2
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Edward Ladell 1821-1886

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Edward Ladell
  • still life with a wine goblet and silver tazza, grapes, berries, plums and hazlenuts
  • signed with monogram l.l.
  • oil on canvas

Provenance

London, MacConnal-Mason & Son.;
Private collection

Condition

STRUCTURE This picture is relined and in very good condition. CATALOGUE COMPARISON The illustration is broadly representative but the outlines of the still life are more clearly defined. PAINT SURFACE The surface is in good condition with rich colouring and fine detail throughout. There are no signs of craquelure and the paint surface appears to be stable. The picture is clean and ready to hang. UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT The varnish appears opaque and uneven under ultraviolet light but there are no obvious retouchings. FRAME This picture is contained in a plaster moulded frame.
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