Lot 139
  • 139

John Melville

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • John Melville
  • the mountain city
  • signed and dated 1973; titled and dated on the reverse
  • oil on canvas
  • 122 by 99cm.; 48 by 39in.

Condition

The work is slightly loose and needs restrching. The piece is on thickly wove canvas that is visible throughout. Held in a simple wooden frame. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals two lines of retouching towards the centre of the left edge.
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