Lot 36
  • 36

Henry Woods, R.A.

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Henry Woods, R.A.
  • Fruit Sellers from the Islands, Venice
  • signed, inscribed  and dated l.l.: Henry Woods. Venice. 1903
  • oil on canvas

Exhibited

Royal Academy, 1904, no.95

Condition

STRUCTURE This picture is stretched over (but not glued to) a panel and in good condition with bright colouring. There no signs of craquelure and the paint surface is clean. The picture is ready to hang. UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT There are areas of retouching throughout, probably to infill craquelure. This has been well executed and is not visible to the naked eye. There is little retouching to the figures. FRAME This picture is contained in an attractive moulded plaster and gilt frame (in good condition). For more information regarding this picture please contact the Victorian & Edwardian Pictures Department on +44 (0)207 293 5718.
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