Lot 10
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EDWARD ATKINSON HORNEL | A Thorn in her Foot

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Edward Atkinson Hornel
  • A Thorn in her Foot
  • signed and dated l.l.: E.A. Hornel 1911
  • oil on canvas
  • 76 by 101.5cm., 30 by 40in.

Provenance

The Fine Art Society, London;
Private Collection

Condition

The original canvas. The work is in very good overall condition. There are some areas of very faint craquelure, notably in the red dress of the right hand figure. There are a number of what appear to be pin holes visible in the sky. There is a very minor speck of paint loss in the red dress. UV light inspection reveals no evidence of any retouching or restoration. Please note that this work is framed under glass.
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