Lot 102
  • 102

Charles Walter Simpson, R.A., R.I. 1885-1971

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Charles Walter Simpson, R.A., R.I.
  • Among the Waterlilies
  • signed l.l.: Charles Simpson
  • oil on canvas

Condition

STRUCTURE: Unlined. SURFACE: The painting is in good condition with thick impasto. The paint surface appears to be clean with one or two small indentations in the top right corner. UV LIGHT: Under UV light there appears to be some retouching along the left edge and only a few minor retouchings elsewhere. FRAME: Contained in a modern gilt and brown painted wooden frame. Ready to hang. COLOUR COMPARISON: The colours are slightly darker in the original than the catalogue illustration suggests.
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