Lot 46
  • 46

John Armstrong, A.R.A.

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • John Armstrong, A.R.A.
  • crucifixion
  • signed and dated '58
  • oil on canvas
  • 82 by 112cm.; 32ΒΌ by 44in.

Provenance

Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., London
Alfred Stiles & Sons, London
Sale: Sotheby's, London, 24 November 2005, lot 247, whence purchased by the present owners

Exhibited

The Arts Council of Great Britain, London, 1975, no.131 

Condition

The canvas is slack causing undulation in the upper left and right corners, the work would benefit from re-stretching. Otherwise the work appears to be in its original condition. Held in a bronze frame with a black wooden inlay. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no evidence of retouching.
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