Lot 162
  • 162

Attributed to Dominic Serres

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Dominic Serres
  • Malta, a view of the old harbour in Valletta
  • bears signature and date lower right: D. Serres  1784
  • oil on paper laid on board

Condition

The paper support is laid onto board. The paint surface is secure and under a slightly yellow varnish. There are two areas of restored damage to the sky and another centre left. Some further scattered retouching flouresce under UV light. Offered in a wood and plaster frame with some losses and knocks.
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