Lot 5
  • 5

Douglas Stannus Gray

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Douglas Stannus Gray
  • Still Life of a Glass Vase of Sweetpeas
  • oil on canvas
  • 36 by 46cm., 14ΒΌ by 18in.

Provenance

Spink, London, where purchased by the family of the present owners

Condition

The canvas has been lined. There is some surface dirt and a slightly discoloured layer of surface varnish. UV light inspection reveals a heavy opaque layer of varnish which obscures accurate reading. There are spots of retouching to the right and left hand framing edges with some further spots elsewhere. Held in a gilt frame.
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