Lot 364
  • 364

Willem Gerard Hofker

Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Willem Gerard Hofker
  • Flower Still Life
  • Signed, dedicated and dated 1952
  • Oil on canvas

Literature

Bruce Carpenter (a.o.), Willem Hofker 1902-1981: Schilder van/Painter of Bali, Wijk en Aalburg, 1993,  p. 155, illustrated

Condition

This work is in good overall condition as viewed. There is evidence of light wear along the edges of the canvas due to abrasions with the frame, but this does not affect the overall image. The pores of the canvas in some areas are visible as the paint was dry when it was applied. The paint layers are healthy overall. Examination under ultraviolet light reveals one tiny spot of retouching slightly above the mouth of the vase. Framed.
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