Lot 118
  • 118

George Adolphus Storey

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • George Adolphus Storey
  • "After You"
  • signed and dated l.r.: G. A. Storey 1867
  • oil on canvas

Exhibited

London, Royal Academy, 1867, No.388

Condition

The canvas has been relined, stabilising old scattered craquelure. some light surface dirt but otherwise good overall condition. UV light reveals scattered retouchings under an uneven varnish. The signature appears to have been heightened. Held in a decorative composite frame.
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