Lot 116
  • 116

MARY FEDDEN, R.A. | Tuscan Landscape II

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Mary Fedden
  • Tuscan Landscape II
  • signed and dated 1952
  • oil on board
  • 21 by 36.5cm.; 8¼ by 14¼in.

Provenance

The Redfern Gallery, London, where acquired by R.D. Keynes Esq., 9th January 1953, and thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

The board bows slightly but appears sound. There is some minor frame abrasion at the extreme edges of the board. There are scattered fine lines of reticulation to the board, in keeping with the Artist's materials. There is very minor rubbing to a small area in the upper right quadrant. There is some minor studio detritus and surface matter, and light surface dirt to the work. This excepting, the work appears in very good overall condition. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching. The work is held in the original wooden frame. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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