Lot 156
  • 156

Raoul Millais

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Raoul Millais
  • The Grey Horse
  • signed l.r. RAOUL MILLAIS
  • oil on canvas
  • 61 by 51cm.; 24 by 20in.

Provenance

Purchased from the Artist by Lady Dulverton, circa 1985;
Thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

STRUCTURE Original canvas. PAINT SURFACE The paint surface is dirty with scattered areas of staining, these could easily be removed with a light professional clean. ULTRAVIOLET Ultraviolet light reveals a light uneven varnish and a few spots of retouching to the horse on the horizon. Otherwise the paint surface is in good, original condition. FRAME Held in a modern marble effect frame in fair condition.
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