Lot 62
  • 62

CHARLES WALTER SIMPSON R.I., R.O.I. | Colour Mosaic on the Duck Pond

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • Charles Walter Simpson
  • Colour Mosaic on the Duck Pond
  • signed, inscribed and dated on a label attached to the stretcher; 31 August £50.../ C.W. Simpson/ Little Gonwin
  • oil on canvas
  • 125 by 150 cm., 49¼ by 59 in.

Condition

The canvas has been lined. There are areas of very fine craquelure throughout the canvas, visible only on very close inspection. The work retains rich impasto throughout and a very textured paint surface. UV light inspection reveals infilling to the old craquelure and some associated areas of retouching throughout the canvas. Held in a gilt frame.
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