Lot 44
  • 44

Edward Ladell

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Edward Ladell
  • Still Life with a Bird's Nest, Peaches and a Glass Vase with Bunches of Cherries and Grapes in a Basket
  • signed with initials l.l.: EL
  • oil on canvas
  • 41 by 33cm., 16 by 13in.

Condition

The canvas is lined. Some very faint craquelure visible in background by upper edge otherwise the work appears in good overall condition. Ultraviolet light reveals an opaque varnish. There appears to be some minor retouching in the table edge near bottom of canvas. Also appear to be some some infillings near the centre of canvas above black grapes and in upper left corner. Held in a gilt plaster frame.
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