Lot 43
  • 43

Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell, R.S.A., R.S.W.

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description

  • Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell, R.S.A., R.S.W.
  • Reflections
  • signed l.l.: F.C.B. Cadell
  • oil on canvas
  • 61 by 51cm., 24 by 20in.

Provenance

T. & R. Annan & Sons, Glasgow;
Sotheby's, Edinburgh, 25 February 1975, lot 308 

Condition

The canvas has not been lined. There are some areas of craquelure, notably to the figure's thigh, his seat and to the right of the mirror. There is some surface dirt and the work may benefit from a light clean. UV light inspection reveals a possible area of retouching in the upper left hand quadrant. Held in a gilded frame.
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