Lot 49
  • 49

Edgar Hunt 1876-1953

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Edgar Hunt
  • the pecking order; king of the roost
  • each signed and dated: E HUNT 1946
  • both oil on canvas laid on board

Condition

The Pecking Order STRUCTURE CATALOGUE COMPARISON The catalogue illustration is broadly representative. PAINT SURFACE The paint surface is in good clean condition, ready to hang. ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT UV light reveals retouching to a small area of frame abrasion on the upper left edge, there is one further patch of retouching to frame abrasions in the lower right hand corner. FRAME Held in an ornate plaster gilt frame in good condition. King of the Roost STRUCTURE The canvas has been laid on board, both are in good sound condition. CATALOGUE COMPARISON The catalogue illustration is broadly representative. PAINT SURFACE The paint surface is in good clean condition, ready to hang. ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT UV light reveals one small area of retouching to a frame abrasion on the right edge. FRAME Held in a matching plaster gilt frame in good condition.
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