Lot 3
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Charles Houghton Howard

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • Charles Houghton Howard
  • Abstract Composition (Untitled)
  • signed Charles Howard and dated 1938 (lower right)
  • oil on canvas laid down on board
  • 14 1/2 by 20 3/4 in.
  • 35.5 by 52.5 cm.

Provenance

Private Collection, London
By descent from the above, the father of the present owner

Condition

SURFACE: in good condition, generally; a few spots where canvas does not quite adhere to surface of board (upper part of right edge; a couple of spots at upper left quadrant; a few dots of rubbing (slight paint loss) at lower left UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: no apparent inpainting
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