Lot 48
  • 48

William Weekes

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

Description

  • William Weekes
  • Pride and Humility; The Oracle
  • two, one signed l.r.: Weekes; the other signed l.l.: Weekes. Both titled on reverse

  • oil on canvas board; oil on board
  • one 20 by 29 cm.; 7¾ by 11½ in. the other 18 by 29 cm.; 7 by 11½ in.

Condition

Pride and Humility; Held under glass and unexamined out of frame. Original canvas is sound. Some minor frame abrasion and paint loss. A few small spots of surface dirt, most noticable to the trees. Ultraviolet light reveals no visible signs of retouching. Held in a simple, gold-painted composite frame. The Oracle; Held under glass and unexamined out of frame. Board is slightly bowed. Some areas of dirt, would benefit from being cleaned. Some frame abrasion and paint loss, most noticable to the lower right corner. Ultraviolet light reveals no visible signs of retouching. Held in a simple, gold-painted composite frame.
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