Lot 67
  • 67

Sir George Clausen, R.A., R.W.S., R.I.

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Sir George Clausen, R.A., R.W.S., R.I.
  • Asters
  • signed and indistinctly dated l.l.: G. CLAUSEN
  • oil on canvas
  • 40.5 by 30.5cm., 16 by 12in.

Provenance

Christie's, Scotland, 27 April 1995, lot 979;
Bourne Fine Art, Edinburgh, July 1996

Condition

STRUCTURE The canvas has been relined which is providing a stable structural support. There are no signs of craquelure and the paint surface is clean. The picture is in good overall condition and ready to hang. UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT Ultraviolet light reveals some areas of retouching along the left, upper and right edges. There is also an area to centre of the flowers and another in the flower lower right. A few further flecks of retouching along the lower edge. FRAME Held in a gilt plaster frame.
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