Lot 196
  • 196

Pehr Hilleström

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Pehr Hilleström
  • The Forge
  • signed lower right: Hilleström
  • oil on canvas, unlined
  • 55.6 x 45.2 cm.; 21 7/8  x 17 3/4  in.

Condition

The painting is unlined, the paint surface is clean, and the varnish is clear and even. The original impasto paintwork is wonderfully well-preserved, particularly in the flames and sparks of the fire. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals an area of retouching in the dark background of the upper right corner, measuring approx. 3 x 3 cm. but the painting appears otherwise untouched and is in overall extremely good, original condition.
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