Lot 62
  • 62

Vittorio Reggianini

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Vittorio Reggianini
  • The Poetry Reading
  • signed VReggianini lower right
  • oil on canvas
  • 56 by 71cm., 22 by 28in.

Provenance

Fine Art of Oakham Ltd, London
Purchased from the above by the present owner in 1994

Condition

The canvas has been relined. Ultra-violet light reveals scattered strokes of retouching notably in the lower half of the composition, including some spots in the lower left corner in the blue dress and intermittent strokes along the extreme lower and upper edges. This work is otherwise in good condition, presents very well and is ready to hang. Presented in a decorative gilt frame.
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