Lot 895
  • 895

David Farquharson A.R.A., A.R.S.A., R.S.W., 1839-1907

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

Description

  • David Farquharson A.R.A., A.R.S.A., R.S.W.
  • the path above loch doon; the end of the day
  • one signed and dated l.r.: D. Farquharson / 86; the other signed and dated l.l.: David Farquharson / X4
  • both oil on board
  • one 24 by 39.5 cm., 9½ by 15½ in.; the other 20.5 by 36 cm., 8 by 14 in.

Exhibited

St. Andrews, Fine Art Annual Exhibition, 1989, no. 59

Condition

The Path Above Loch Doon The board is sound. There is some craquelure to the sky and some small patches of paint separation towards the lower right corner. There is some frame abrasion to the left edge and light surface dirt. Ultra violet light reveals no sign of retouching. In good overall condition and held in a gold painted frame. The End of the Day The board is sound. There is some craquelure to the sky and to the water. There is some light surface dirt. Otherwise in good overall condition. Ultra violet light reveals spots of retouching to the sky. Held in a decorative gold painted frame.
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