Lot 373
  • 373

Thomas Fearnley Norwegian 1802-1842

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Description

  • Thomas Fearnley
  • Sagmølle, Gollingen (Sawmill, Gollingen)
  • inscribed, dated and signed with initial Gollingen / 10 Aug. 1830 / F. l.r.
  • oil on panel
  • 27.8 by 33.5cm., 10¾ by 13¼in.

Provenance

Hofjægermester Fearnley (the artist's son)
Thence by descent to the artist's great-granddaughter
Bequeathed from the above to the present owner in 1994

Condition

The paper is laid down onto a panel which remains flat and even. There are some tiny scattered specks of cosmetic retouching visible under ultraviolet light, notably to the centre of the waterfall, otherwise the paint surface is in good overall condition. Held in decorative plaster moulded gilt frame.
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