Lot 742
  • 742

Frank Paton

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Frank Paton
  • Cat and Kittens
  • signed F. Paton and dated 1882 (lower left)
  • oil on canvas
  • 25 1/4 by 30 1/4 in.; 64.1 by 76.8 cm.

Condition

The canvas is not lined. There are 3 repaired tears to the canvas with patches on the reverse in the lower center of the painting. The surface is in generally good condition aside for craquelure and a dirty varnish that has darkened and yellowed over time. Under UV; inpainting visible over the repaired tears in lower center.
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