Lot 40
  • 40

Carel Weight, C.H., R.A.

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Carel Weight, C.H., R.A.
  • a poet of the western suburbs
  • signed and dated 1955
  • oil on canvas
  • 71 by 91cm; 28 by 35¾in.

Condition

There are scattered areas of craquelure across the painting, most noticeably in the branches of one of the trees in the left edge of the painting, the animals in the foeground and on the figures at the right edge. Overall the painting is in good condition. Held in a wooden frame. Under ultraviolet light, there appears to be some minor areas of retouching.
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Catalogue Note

The present work depicts a scene in Bishops Park, Fulham, London.