Lot 136
  • 136

William Gear, R.A.

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description

  • William Gear, R.A.
  • White Structure
  • signed; also signed, titled and dated July '56 on the reverse
  • oil on canvas
  • 92 by 153cm.; 36 by 60in.

Provenance

Gimpel Fils, London, where acquired by the father of the present owners May 1957

Exhibited

San Antonio, McNay Art Museum, Tom Slick: International Art Collector, 10th June - 13th September 2009, (unnumbered) illustrated p.45.

Condition

The following condition report has been prepared by Stuart Sanderson, Paintings Conservation, 69 Rylett Crescent London W12 9RP: This painting appears to be in very good condition. There are some fine cracks in the surface of the paint but the paint is sound. The painting is unvarnished, and may have a thin layer of dirt on the surface. Please telephone the department on +44 0207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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