Lot 6
  • 6

George Forster 1817-1896

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • George Forster
  • Still Life with Fruits and Birds
  • signed G. Forster and date 1861, l.r.
  • oil on canvas
  • 10 5/8 by 13 1/4 in.
  • 27 by 33.7 cm.

Provenance

Private Collection, Germany

Condition

Canvas is not lined. SURFACE: in generally good condition; thin craquelure network UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: many repaints in the leaves, in the bunches of grapes, on the bird, on hazels, on the rock and in the landscape (fr)
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