Lot 163
  • 163

Alexandre Jean Noel

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Alexandre Jean Noel
  • A harbour scene with figures cavorting in the foreground and ships docking beyond
  • signed and dated lower left: noel / 1797
  • gouache on paper, laid on canvas

Condition

The paper is laid on canvas. The paint surface is secure although the paper is starting to crinkle in the left-hand corner. Inspection under UV light revels scattered retouchings. Offerd in a wood and plaster gilt glazed frame with some minor knocks.
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