Lot 48
  • 48

Frederick Hines, fl.1875-1897

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Frederick Hines
  • rowing boat on the thames
  • signed and dated 1882
  • oil on canvas
  • 36x53.5cm.; 14¼x21in.

Condition

Original canvas. There are a couple of spots of paint loss on the upper edge and a spots of loss to the lower left and right quadrant. Also a scratch of paint loss across the upper left resulting in a small puncture to the canvas. Discoloured varnish throughout - would benefit from a clean. Ultraviolet light reveals no sign of retouching. Held in a simple gold frame.
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