Lot 159
  • 159

GARY BUNT | The Harbour

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • Gary Bunt
  • The Harbour
  • signed; also signed, titled, dated 2014 and inscribed on the reverse
  • oil on canvas
  • 40 by 50cm.; 15¾ by 19¾in.

Provenance

Portland Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owner

Condition

The canvas is original. There is some possible very minor frame abrasion to all four corners, largely not visible in the present frame. There is a very faint scuff towards the upper right corner only visible upon close inspection. There are one or two instances of studio matter in the paint surface, and some light surface dust in places. Subject to the above the work appears to be in very good overall condition. inspection under ultra violet light reveals no obvious signs of retouching or fluorescence. The work is held in a paint and gilt wooden frame with a wooden slip. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any further questions regarding the present work.
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Catalogue Note

I love it here at the harbour
When there's nobody else around
Just my faithful friends
As another day ends
Watching the sun go down We are grateful to the Artist for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.