Lot 119
  • 119

Mary Newcomb

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Mary Newcomb
  • the mill
  • signed and dated 68; also signed and titled on the reverse
  • oil on board
  • 35.5 by 40.5cm.; 14 by 16in.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist circa 1968 and thence by descent to the present owner

 

Condition

The board is in good overall condition. The paint surface is intentionally rough and pitted. There is no sign of retouching under ultra-violet light. Held in a gilded wooden frame with a cream painted cross-section.
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