Lot 34
  • 34

CHINESE SCHOOL, MID-19TH CENTURY | Macao

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Chinese School, mid-19th century
  • Macao
  • titled lower centre
  • oil on canvas, in its Chinese ebonised frame
  • 45.5 by 78cm., 18 by 31in.

Provenance

Purchased by the father of the present owner; thence by descent

Condition

The canvas has been lined. The original canvas appears to be lifting from the lining in certain areas. There is a small spot of paint loss in the sky in the upper right quadrant. There is a pattern of hairline craquelure throughout, however not too distracting. Inspection under ultra-violet light reveals extensive areas and spots of retouching throughout the composition, notably in the sky. As also visible in the catalogue illustration, there is a layer of varnish which has somewhat degraded in time thus affecting the appearance of the painting. This work would benefit from cleaning and restoration. Presented in a Chinese ebonised frame with a nameplate.
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