Lot 81
  • 81

Sir Herbert James Gunn, R.A.

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Sir Herbert James Gunn, R.A.
  • Le Petit Café, Tuileries, Paris
  • signed and dated l.r.: Herbert Gunn 1913.; titled l.l.: Jardins Tuileries; further titled and dated on the backboard: La Petit Cafe/Tuileries/1913 
  • oil on canvas board
  • 30 by 22cm., 11¾ by 8¾in.

Provenance

David Messum Fine Art, London;
Private collection

Condition

The canvas board appears to be sound. The work appears to be in good overall condition. A few very minor specks of surface dirt. UV light inspection reveals no evidence of any retouching or restoration. Held in a gilt frame.
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