Lot 64
  • 64

Arthur John Elsley 1860-1952

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • Arthur John Elsley
  • queenie and marjorie
  • oil on canvas
  • 53 by 45 cm.; 21 by 17¾ in.

Literature

Terry Parker, Golden Hours: The Paintings of Arthur J. Elsley 1860-1952, 1998, ills. p. 115

Condition

The canvas has been relined. There are some light frame abrasions along the left edge and a small chip to the paint, centre left edge. Otherwise in good overall condition; cleand and ready to hang. Ultraviolet light reveals a patch of retouching to the near shoulder of the girl, some retoucing to the dog and some further scattered spots to figures. Held in a decorative plaster gilt frame.
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