Lot 109
  • 109

Sir Kyffin Williams, R.A.

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Sir Kyffin Williams, R.A.
  • The Moelwyns
  • titled on the stretcher
  • oil on canvas
  • 30.5 by 61cm.; 12 by 24in.

Provenance

A gift from the artist, and thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

There is a chip within the lower left quadrant and areas of craquelure within the sky and mountains that have caused some minor paint loss. There are various scuff marks and surface scratches especially within the sky. The canvas is slack and the surface of the work is dirty. Held in a simple wooden frame. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals no evidence of retouching.
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