Lot 65
  • 65

Sir Alfred James Munnings, P.R.A., R.W.S.

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Horse Fair
  • signed l.r.: A. J. Munnings
  • watercolour and bodycolour
  • 26.5 by 37.5cm.; 10½ by 14¾in.

Exhibited

Norwich, Norwich Castle Museum, Modern Movement in British Watercolour Painting, December 1957- February 1958, no.29.

Condition

STRUCTURE The work has been executed on artist's card which is sound. There is a very tiny fleck of paint loss to the white pigment in the sky upper left and there is some craquelure to the back and neck of the central horse, only visible upon close inspection. There are a few tiny specks of staining in the sky upper left. Generally the work is in good original condition with strong colours throughout. FRAME Held under glass in a gilt plaster frame. Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5718 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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