Lot 126
  • 126

Flemish School, 17th Century

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

Description

  • An extensive river landscape with figures boarding boats
  • oil on canvas

Condition

The canvas has been relined. The paint surface is generally secure despite the craquelure throughout although some areas are somewhat rubbed, particularly the foreground figures. Despite the thick and somewhat discoloured varnish inspection under UV light reveals old retouchings to the sky and other areas. Offered in a modern frame.
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