Lot 33
  • 33

Joseph Adam

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Joseph Adam
  • the catch
  • signed and dated l.r.: J Adam / 1861
  • oil on canvas
  • 61 by 102 cm.; 21 by 40ΒΌ in.

Condition

The canvas has been lined. There are visible stretcher marks and large patches of craquelure, especially to the upper half of the picture. Ultraviolet light reveals retouching, mainly to the lower edge of the painting and patches of light infilling. Held in a decorative gold composite frame.
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