Lot 29
  • 29

Walter Dendy Sadler

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

Description

  • Walter Dendy Sadler
  • his favourite bin; the butler's glass
  • each signed l.l.: W. Dendy Sadler
  • both oil on canvas

Provenance

Christie's, 23 October 1987, lot 147;
Private collection

Condition

His Favourite Bin STRUCTURE The canvas has been relined. PAINT SURFACE The paint surface is in good overall condition, slightly thin in places and may benefit from a light clean. ULTRAVIOLET UV light reveals minor retouching to the figure and to frame abrasions. FRAME Held in a matching plaster gilt frame in fair condition. The Butler's Glass STRUCTURE The canvas has been relined. PAINT SURFACE The paint surface is sound but may benefit from a light clean. ULTRAVIOLET UV light reveals minor retouching to the figure and to the portrait, upper centre. FRAME Held in matching plaster gilt frames in fair condition.
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