Lot 93
  • 93

Alberto Morrocco, R.S.A., R.S.W.

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

Description

  • Alberto Morrocco, R.S.A., R.S.W.
  • White Still Life with Blue Lamp
  • signed and dated u.r.: Morrocco 83
  • oil on canvas
  • 56 by 51cm., 22 by 20in.

Provenance

Christie's, London, 30 October 2003, lot 226

Condition

Original canvas. There are one or two hairline cracks around the jug, only visible upon close inspection, and a small area of craqeulure below the centre edge of the table cloth, and very slight stretcher bar mark at top edge. Overall, the work appears in good condition, held in an attractive wood frame, ready to hang. Ultraviolet light reveals one or two cosmetic retouchings to the extreme upper left and lower right edges and small spot near right side of lower edge.
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