Lot 56
  • 56

Edward Charles Barnes, 1831-1894

Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Edward Charles Barnes
  • a winter's rest
  • signed with monogram
  • oil on canvas
  • 61x45cm.; 24x17¾in.

Condition

The canvas has been relined. There is craquelure throughout including circular craquelure to the lower half. There is a stretcher mark to the right edge and some light surface dirt. Otherwise in good overall condition. Ultra violet light reveals infilling towards the lower edge and the figure and spots of retouching elsewhere. Held in a decorative gold painted frame.
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