Lot 99
  • 99

Sir Kyffin Williams, R.A.

Estimate
12,000 - 16,000 GBP
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Description

  • Sir Kyffin Williams, R.A.
  • Sunset over Anglesey
  • signed with initials
  • oil on canvas
  • 50.5 by 76.5cm.; 20 by 30in.

Provenance

Royal Academy of Arts, London, where acquired by the present owner in 1987

Exhibited

London, Royal Academy, Summer Exhibition, 6th June - 23rd August 1987, cat. no.23.

Condition

Original canvas. The canvas appears sound. There is some very light rubbing around the edges of the canvas in one or two places. There is a tiny loss to the paint to the lowest area of bright orange pigment. There is some light surface dirt. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition. Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching. The work is presented in a painted wooden frame with fabric slip. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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