Lot 244
  • 244

John Paul

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • John Paul
  • A View of Old Northumberland House, London
  • oil on canvas

Provenance

The Edward James Foundation;
Their Sale, Christie's London 30th July 1982, lot 57;
Anonymous sale, Sotheby's London, 27th November 2003, lot 197

Condition

STRUCTURE The canvas has been lined. PAINT STRUCTURE The painting appears to be in good condition. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals scattered retouching and infilling to craquelure overall. There are also two large areas of strengthening to the sky in the upper right. FRAME Held in a gilded wooden frame.
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