Lot 171
  • 171

Ivon Hitchens

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description

  • Ivon Hitchens
  • Landscape with a caravan and apple trees
  • signed and dated 72; also signed, titled, dated 1972 and inscribed on an artist's label attached to the stretcher
  • oil on canvas
  • 41 by 74.5cm.; 16 by 29in.

Provenance

Marjorie Parr, London, where acquired by the family of the present owners

Condition

Original canvas. There are artist pinholes in the corners. Generally the work is in excellent original condition, with areas of strong impasto, clean and ready to hang. Ultraviolet light reveals no apparent signs of retouching. Held under glass in a gilt and painted wood frame with a white painted canvas inset. Please telephone the department on +44 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
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