Lot 34
  • 34

Attributed to George Cole

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • George Cole
  • an evening glow
  • oil on canvas
  • 38.5 by 56.5 cm.; 15¼ by 22¼ in.

Condition

Original canvas. There are visible stretcher marks to all borders of the canvas. There is a spot of shiny varnish to the middle left edge of the canvas, and patches of craquelure. Ultraviolet light reveals extensive retouching, especially to the sky and trees, partially obscured by varnish. Held in a decorative gold composite frame.
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