Lot 79
  • 79

Kasparus Karsen Dutch 1810-1896

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Kasparus Karsen
  • View of the oude Gracht, Utrecht
  • signed and dated 1832 l.c.
  • Oil on canvas

  • 64 x 52 cm.

Condition

The canvas has been lined. There are old repaired tears to the upper right section in two places and a smaller line of restoration to the left og the upper edge. There is further restoration to the area just below centre. Craqueure and stretcher marks visible. The paint is slightly thin is some isolated areas. minor surface dirt and discoloured varnish. Ultraviolet light reveals retouching in the lower central section corresponding to an old tear, to the other old repairs and to the extreme edges. Held in a simple golg frame in fair condition.
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