Lot 47
  • 47

Frederick Richard Lee, R.A.

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Frederick Richard Lee, R.A.
  • The Ferry Crossing
  • signed and dated l.l.: F.R. Lee R.A./1868
  • oil on canvas
  • 76 by 127cm., 30 by 50in.

Provenance

FrostĀ & Reed, London

Condition

The canvas has been lined. Some areas of fine craquelure to the clouds. There is some paint loss to the water and to the trees on the extreme left. UV light inspection reveals some scattered minor retouching and infilling to craquelure in the sky. Held in a gilt frame.
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