Lot 26
  • 26

Frederick Richard Lee, R.A., 1798-1879

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Frederick Richard Lee, R.A.
  • the old mill in devon
  • bears signature; indistinctly inscribed on a label attached to the reverse

  • oil on panel
  • 36.5x50.5cm.; 14¼x20in.

Condition

The panel is sound. There are patches of craquelure throughout the sky; otherwise in good overall condition. Ultraviolet light reveals minor spots of retouching to the sky, upper edge and heighteneing to the signature, Held in a decorative plaster gilt frame; under glass and unexamined out of frame.
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