Lot 60
  • 60

JOHN FAED, R.S.A. | Mill on the Fleet, Gatehouse of Fleet

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • John Faed
  • Mill on the Fleet, Gatehouse of Fleet 
  • signed and dated John Faed RA/ 88 (lower right)
  • oil on canvas
  • 34.5 by 47cm., 13½ by 18½in.

Exhibited

Kirkcudbright, John Faed (1819-1902): Centenary Exhibition, 2002, no.41;
London, The Fine Art Society, Andrew McIntosh Patrick Collection, 2007, no.49

Condition

The canvas has bene lined. There is a fine craquelure pattern visible on close inspection. A few specks of surface dirt. There is some rubbing and abrasion to the framing edges. Otherwise the work appears to be in good condition. UV light inspection reveals some infilling to the craquelure in the sky with some minor touches elsewhere. There is some retouching to the framing edges. Held in a decorative gilt frame.
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