Lot 71
  • 71

William Underhill, fl. 1848-1870

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • William Underhill
  • the fisherboys
  • signed and dated 1871
  • oil on canvas
  • 145x113cm.; 57x44½in.

Condition

Original canvas. Scattered craquelure and surface dirt. Otherwise good overall condition. Ultraviolet light reveals some scattered minor spots of retouching throughout, to figures and background. Held in a decorative plaster gilt frame with some losses to the moulding.
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