Lot 153
  • 153

Robbie Wraith

Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description

  • Robbie Wraith
  • Study for a Portrait of Andrew, 11th Duke of Devonshire
  • signed and dated l.c.: WRAITH/ 2000
  • oil on canvas
  • 51 by 41cm., 20 by 16in.

Literature

The Duchess of Devonshire, Chatsworth, The House, London, 2002, p. 153, illustrated in the Lower Library

Condition

STRUCTURE This picture is unlined and in good original condition with no serious condition problems apparent. The picture is painted on a coarse- weave canvas through which the weave can be seen - this was probably the intention of the artist. The picture is clean and ready to hang. UNDER UV LIGHT There are no signs of restoration. FRAME This picture is contained in a modern black and gold painted frame.
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