Lot 59
  • 59

William Henry Borrow

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • William Henry Borrow
  • crabs and crawfish
  • signed and dated l.r.: WH Borrow/ 1887
  • oil on canvas

Exhibited

Royal Academy, 1888, no. 151

Condition

STRUCTURE This picture is unlined and in good condition. There are light traces of dirt to the paint surface, notably in the sky along the upper edge of the canvas and traces offine craquelure in the same area. This picture might benefit from a light clean. UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT There are no signs of retouching. FRAME This picture is contained in a modern composite frame (in good condition).
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