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Lot 43
Circle of Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680)Portrait of Hon. Lady Brydges, seated full-length, in a blue dress and brown wrap holding an apple inscribed 'The Honble Lady Brydges Wife to Sr John Brydges/& afterwards married to Sir Thos Powell Bart.' l.l., oil on canvas240 x 148cmCondition ReportThe canvas is lined. There are two sratches to the surface to the lower left, see illustration. The one nearest the edge is just superficial paint loss. The second has pierced the lining canvas but not completely torn the lining canvas, although it can be seen from the back. See illusration. There is craquelure throughout and stretcher marks apparent. There is a vertical line down the left side of the composition with some minimal retouching at points, see photo with my finger indicating the location. Under UV light, there is evidence of minor spots and flecks of retouching in places throughout the composition, mostly to the background but there is a small scratch to the face which has been repaired, see illustration. In general, however, for a painting of this size and age it has survived very well and there are no large areas of retouching apparent or signs of repaired tears. The work is the compainion for 'Portrait of the Hon-ble Sir John Brydges', sold by Abell Auctions in Los Angeles, lot 4, 21 February 2021, catalogued as "Attributed to".
Lot 279
Edward Atkinson Hornel (1864-1933)'Girls Among the Blossom'signed and dated 'Ea.Hornel 1910' l.r., oil on canvas50.5 x 62cmProvenance: The collection of W Wright Allan Esq.;with Duncan Miller Fine Arts, London;Christie's, South Kensington, 16 April 2008, lot 86. Condition Reportoverall: 70 x 80cmThe canvas is unlined with a very small loss to the extreme bottom left corner. Under UV light, there are no significant signs of damage or restoration apparent. In generally good order. Well presented in a fine Louis XIV style frame and ready to hang.
Lot 294
Henry Leonidas Rolfe (1824-1881)A sea bass, catfish and lobstersoil on canvas72 x 60cmCondition ReportOverall: 93 x 80cmCanvas is unlined and glazed. Debris or tear in u.r corner as punctured the canvas from the reverse, see images. The canvas is lined and the surface looks a little overcleaned in parts. Craquelure in places. Under UV light, there are areas and flecks of retouching in places throughout the background and to the catfish. The sea bass looks largely untouched. Well presented in a glazed frame and ready to hang.
Lot 105
Attributed to Henry John Boddington (1811-1865)Cattle in a stream with cottages beyondoil on canvas45.5 x 61cmCondition ReportOverall 59 x 74cmThe canvas has been relined, there is craquelure with rubbing to the top edge. Some light surface dirt and superfical scratches. Uninspected under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 292
Louise Woordecker (19th century)Fruit in a wicker basket and goldfinches on a marble tablesigned and dated 'Louise Woordecker. 52' l.r., oil on panel47 x 56cmCondition Reportoverall: 58 x 66cmSome light surface scratches. Unexamined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 166
Bernard Benedict Hemy (1845-1913)Shipping off the coast, South Shields;The ferry, Jarrowthe second signed 'B Hemy' l.l., oil on canvas25.5 x 35.5cm (2)Condition ReportBoth canvases have been lined. Some craquelure and surface dirt. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 99
William Pitt (fl.1853-1890)'An Old Mill near Tintern'Signed, inscribed with title, and dated 'W Pitt.1871' verso, oil on board26 x 33.5cmCondition ReportOverall 35 x 43cmSome surface dirt and slight craquelure; there is a white scratch bottom centre on the steps leading down to the river, please see images. Uninspected under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 207
English School, 19th/20th centuryPortrait of a rabbi, bust-length signed with monogram 'WMC?' u.l., oil on canvas51 x 41cmCondition ReportOverall 56.5 x 45.5cmUnlined canvas with craquelure throughout, some specks of dirt and visible stretcher marks. Unexamined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 91
After Sir Thomas LawrencePortrait of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), half-lengthoil on canvas76 x 64cmCondition ReportOverall: 86.5 x 73.5cmThe canvas is unlined. There are a number of small patches scattered over the back of the painting with corresponding retouching to the recto, most notably to the left of the background. There is some cockling to the canvas, stretcher marks and craquelure. Unexamined under UV light, please contact the department for a full report.
Lot 1
â–´ Studio of Miguel Canals (Spanish, 1925-1995)Bowls of cherries, birds and flowerssigned with monogram l.r., oil on canvas70 x 170cm, in a painted frameProvenance: Valerie Wade, London, 1995;The Late John Scott-Oldfield, 65 Warwick Square, Pimlico, London, SW1.Condition Reportoverall dimensions of frame: 116.5 x 216cmThere is some craquelure to the surface and some cockling, surface dirt. On close examination there are apparently large age cracks over some of the surface, see images. Under uV light, these cracks fluoresce, suggesting there has been shrinkage and infilling. It is not clear in this case, however, whether this may have been done deliberately by the Canals studio to lend the paintings the appearance of greater age. The surface appears consistent with other examples the specialist has seen in the past.
Lot 117
Edwin Thomas Roberts (1840-1917)'Smoke' - figures seated beside a fireplace in a cottage interiorsigned 'Edwin Roberts' l.l., inscribed with title verso, oil on canvas40.5 x 61cmCondition ReportOverall: 65 x 74cmThe canvas is lined. Generally the painting is presented ready to hang with no significant signs of damage. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 287
Edward George Handel Lucas (1861-1936)A bird's-nest and flowers on a mossy banksigned and dated 'EGH Lucas/1879' l.r., oil on board16 x 20cmCondition Reportoverall: 21 x 25.5cmSome light rubbing to the extreme top edge and a small loss to the centre of the nest, please see images. Unexamined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 175
F... Hohm (19th/20th century)A busy quayside;Loading the shipsa pair, signed 'F Hohm' l.l. and l.r. respectively, oil on canvas66.5 x 103cm (2) Condition Reportoverall: 84.5 x 121cmCanvases are unlined. There is craquelure and some surface dirt. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 61
William Hoare RA (1707-1792)Portrait of a lady, bust-length, in a white dress with pink ribbons and decorated with pearlspastel59.5 x 44cmCondition ReportOverall 89 x 63cmThere are some small specks of dirt trapped between the work and the glazed frame, however the work itself does not appear to be affected. There is a light scratch to the upper right edge and a small brown spot to the bottom left corner but in otherwise apparently good condition. Uninspected out of glazed frame.
Lot 83
English School, 18th centuryPortrait of William Abney, half-length, in a brown coatinscribed 'Wm, Abney Esq./in the 79th year/of his Age/Febr.1792' u.r., oil on canvas75.5 x 62cmCondition ReportOverall: 76 x 89cmA little craquelure in parts with light surface dirt and slight rubbing to edges, there is some thinning to the paint around the subject's hairline. The canvas has be relined. Uninspected under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 158
Xavier van Ryser (Dutch, 20th century)Flowers of all seasonssigned 'Xv.Ryzer' l.l., oil on board51.5 x 41.5cmProvenance: The Estate of Mrs Althea Lloyd.Condition ReportOverall 64 x 54cmIn generally good condition, some surface dirt and restoration to extreme upper left corner. Not examined under UV light, please contact the department for a full report.
Lot 130
Antoine Chintreuil (French, 1814-1873)A path through a wooded landscapesigned 'Chintreuil' l.r., oil on canvas30 x 40.5cmCondition ReportOverall 36.5 x 46.5cmThe canvas is unlined there is slight discolouration with some unevenness to the varnish layer. Under UV light there is significant retouching in places. Most notably to the grey clouds to the left of the sky, the bark of the trees and parts of the green foreground.
Lot 283
Alexander Grinager (American, 1865-1949)Portrait of Major Desmond Chapman-Huston of the Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry, half-length, in uniformsigned 'Alex Grinager' l.l. and painted with a coat of arms to upper edge, oil on canvas76 x 61cmCondition ReportFramed 89 x 74cmSome cockling to the canvas but in otherwise generally good order. Unexamined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 34
Manner of TintorettoPortrait of Antonio Capella, bust-length, in a fur-lined coatwith later inscription verso, oil on canvas61 x 51cmCondition ReportFramed 61 x 71cmThe canvas has been lined, there is craquelure throughout with rubbing to the edges. Unexamined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 118
Continental School, 19th centuryPortrait of a gentleman, bust-length, in a black coatoil on canvas60 x 48cmCondition ReportOverall 78.5 x 66.5cmThe portrait appears to have been cut down, there is craquelure and some thinning to the paint, perhaps due to previous restoration. There is a slight ripple to the bottom right corner and visible strecher marks. The canvas is boxed to the reverse, however it does not appear to have been relined. Under UV light the surface is obscured by a thick and dirty varnsh. There are several small spots of retouching apparent to the background near the edges, but there is nothing else that apparent. Presented in a stable condition.
Lot 111
Thomas Phillips RA (1770-1845)Portrait of Louisa Jane, half-length, in a black dress with white trim and lace wrapwith a later label inscribed 'Louisa Jane/1827/by/T Phillips/RA' attached to the stretcher, oil on canvas91 x 71cmProvenance: Anon. sale, Christie's, South Kensington, 14 November 1997, lot 43.Condition ReportThe canvas has been relined in the last 40 years but not necessarily recently. Some light fine craquelure in places. Under UV light, there are some small flecks of retouching in places probably infilling to craquelure, however what can be seen is quite minor. It may be there is more under the varnish, but generally the painting looks in a good stable condition and ready to hang.
Lot 115
Thomas Webster RA (1800-1886)'Guy Fawkes'oil on board19 x 24cmCondition ReportOverall 26.5 x 32cmThere is a layer of surface dirt and some rubbing to the extreme edges. The paint layer has some areas of bitumen damage to shadows in doorway.. Uninspected under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 47
Circle of Philippe Mercier (French, 1689-1760)Portrait of a young child, full-length standing, in a white dress, with a dog and drum beside a pillaroil on canvas86.5 x 124.5cmProvenance: Anon. sale, Christie's, 11 Jun 2002, lot 14.Condition ReportSome surface abrasions, see illustration. The canvas is lined and in plane. There are some areas of retouching apparent to the eye, mainly to the upper background. Under UV light there are more areas to the lower edge. The surface is covered with a thick layer of varnish which makes any reading under UV light difficult. There may be some further older retouchings in places, however, there is nothing fluorescing strongly. In general, the work is presented in a stable condition and while it may benefit from a light clean, it is ready to hang.
Lot 82
Attributed to Thomas Hickey (1741-1824)Portrait of a young lady, Charlotte Robinson, aged 16 years, half-length seated, in a white dress with a blue sashinscribed with title and dated 1786 on label verso, oil on panel26.5 x 19.5cm, ovalProvenance: With Frost & Reed, London.Condition ReportOverall 32 x 25cmThere is some surface dirt and discolouration with an overall yellow hue. There is some minor craquelure and some rubbing to the surface with a small loss to the centre right. Under UV light there is no significant sign of retouching, however, to the eye there is possibly a small area to the background to the right of the head, corresponding with a repaired scratch.
Lot 108
Alfred Morris (fl.1853-1873)Sheep and a sheepdog in a moorland landscapesigned and dated 'A.Morris 1883' l.l., oil on canvas76 x 122cmCondition Reportoverall: 96 x 141cmA little craquelure in parts with some light surface scuffs and scratches, the canvas has been relined and there is a small dent to the lower left, caused by pressure from the reverse. Under UV light, there is significant retouching in places throughout, particularly the sky which has a general wash applied over the top.
Lot 176
Alex de Andreis (Belgian, 1871-1939)'A votre santé' signed 'A De Andreis' l.r., oil on canvas65.5 x 54cmCondition Reportoverall: 89 x77cmThe canvas is unlined. There is some craquelure apparent, otherwise in generally good order. Not examined under UV light, please contact the department for a full report.
Lot 98
George William Mote (1832-1909)An extensive landscape with figures on a path in the foreground, cottages beyondsigned and dated 'G.W. Mote 1879' l.r., oil on canvas61 x 92cmCondition ReportOverall 72 x 102cmThe canvas is unlined. Some craquelure and discolouration to varnish. There is a very small loss to the clouds in the centre of the sky, and a further small loss to the lower centre edge. There is a slight horizonal stretcher mark to the upper left. At several points along the lower edge debris has fallen between the stretcher and the canvas which has dented the canvas slightly from the reverse. Under UV light there is no obvious sign of restoration.
Lot 280
William Bradley Lamond RBA (1857-1924)A figure in a horse-drawn cart at dusksigned 'W B Lamond' l.l., oil on board25.5 x 30.5cmCondition ReportFramed: 46 x 50.5cm in glazed frame The board is sound and in plane. Under UV light there is no sign of damage or restoration. In generally original condition, may benefit from a light clean. Cracks and losses to frame.
Lot 17
Spanish School, 17th centuryChrist on the Crossoil on canvas laid down on panel102.5 x 63.5cmCondition Reportoverall: 117 x 78cmPlease note that it is on canvas, laid down on panel. Craquelure with some surface dust and small white specks, possible paint splatters (?), mainly to the bottom, please see images. The surface is covered with a thick layer of varnish which makes any reading under UV light difficult. There are some signs of darker fluorescing but it is unclear to what extent there is any retouching or how extensive it is. The painting is in a stable condition and would benefit from a clean.
Lot 159
William Collins RA (1788-1847)Inspecting the catchsigned and dated 'W.Colllins 1834' l.l., oil on panel 35 x 44cmCondition ReportFramed 49 x 59.5cmCraquelure and light spotting with some rubbing to edges. There is a small scratch and possible touching up to the top left corner. Unexamined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 161
Carl Adelsköld (Swedish, 1830-1914)A coastal scene with fisherfolk on a jettysigned and dated 'C Adelskold 1881' l.l., oil on canvas67 x 107cmCondition Reportoverall: 100 x 139cmThe canvas is unlined. There is a patch to the reverse to the lower centre of the sky. There is some craquelure and stretcher mark emerging. Under UV light there is some light fluorescing to the area corresponding ot the patch suggesting retouching. There is also similar fluorescing elsewhere although it is not clear whether this is also retouching as there doesn't seem to be a reason for such wide spread spots and flecks. This includes the path and also parts of the sea and sky. Generally speaking, the painting is well presented and ready to hang.
Lot 296
Henry Leonidas Rolfe (1824-1881)An otter with a large salmon in a highland river landscapesigned 'H.L Rolfe' and dated 1867 l.r., oil on canvas42 x 72cmCondition ReportOverall: 64 x 95cmThe work is glazed. The canvas is unlined, there is a small patch to the lower left, see illustration. Craqulure throughout and slight stretcher marks. Under UV light, there are some flecks and touches of retouching to the background in places, with a more extensive washing over the darker areas of fur to the otter.
Lot 64
Circle of Francis Alleyne (1750-1815)Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Mrs Mary Compton (née Dacres), lady in charge of the royal children of George III, seated half-length, at her needleworkoil on canvas, oval29.5 x 25cmCondition ReportOverall 46 x 40.5cmThe canvas has an old reline and is covered with a layer of dust both front and back. There is craquelure throughout. Under UV light there are several small flecks of retouchng to the background in places and to her upper lip. It is possible there may be some further infilling to the craquelure to the background on the left side but it is hard to see. In general, presented in a stable condition, would benefit from a light clean.
Lot 37
After Sir Anthony van DyckPortrait of George Digby, 2nd Earl of Bristol, half-length, in a russet mantlewith inscription 'Philip Herbert, 5th Earl of Pembroke' verso, oil on canvas104 x 86.5cmAfter the original in the Dulwich Picture Gallery. Condition ReportOverall: 112 x 130cmThe canvas is unlined with craquelure, visible stretcher marks and some rubbing to the extreme edges. There is some thinning of the paint to the background and a 6x7cm patch repair to the reverse with corresponding retouchingt o the front. Unexamined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 195
Anna J Cochrane (c.1834)A view of Durham Cathedral from the Wear, workers building Prebends Bridge in the foregroundindistinctly signed and dated 'Anna J. Cochrane/1834' l.l., oil on canvas51 x 76cmCondition Reportoverall: 64.5 x 90cmThe canvas has been lined. There is craquelure throughout with strecher markers. To the eye, there are some spots of retouching in the sky to the right and upper stretcher marks, and a further patch to the sky. Under UV light there is further retouching to the cathedral and possibly more is hidden under the varnish. Surface dirt, would benefit from a light clean.
Lot 48
Circle of Jonathan Richardson (1667-1745)Portrait of a lady, half-length, in a red dressoil on canvas, oval76 x 63cmCondition ReportThe canvas has been lined. There is craquelure throughout and stretcher marks are apparent. The surface is covered with a thick green varnish which obscures much of the background entirely. Under UV light there is some infilling to the craquelure in places, notably the chest. Also some strengthening to the jawline and edges. There are more general areas of retouching to the red wrap and also the face and hair. It is possible this can be seen because the thick green varnish has been partially removed in these places. See additional image. Presented in a stable condition.
Lot 173
Chinese School, 20th century'H.M.S. Carlisle, China Station'inscribed as titled l.c., bodycolour on linen laid on board37.5 x 53cmProvenance: Christie's, South Kensington, 'Maritime' auction, 24 May 2001, lot 462.HMS 'Carlisle' was ordered in 1917, but was not completed until after the Great War. Built by Fairfield at Govan, she was one of five ‘Capetown-Class’ light cruisers each measuring 451½ feet in length and able to reach 29 knots at maximum speed powered by two Brown Curtis SR geared turbines. Finished in November 1918, HMS 'Carlisle' briefly served in home waters before making her way to China in 1919 where she joined the 5th Light Cruiser Squadron. She remained here until a refit in 1928. In 1939, at the start of the Second World War, HMS 'Carlisle' was called out of reserve and remained in active service until 1943 when she sustained damage from Italian bombers. Having been declared a constructive loss, she went on to become a base ship at Alexandria until 1945 and was eventually scrapped in 1949.Condition ReportFramed 64 x 49cmSome cockling which appears to be due to how the work has been laid on the board, and light surface dirt. There is a strip of brighter colour to the left edge where painting has slipped in the frame, indicating some discolouration has occured. Unexamined out of glazed frame.
Lot 157
English School, 19th/20th centuryThe Tower of London from the Thamesoil on canvas45.5 x 61cmCondition ReportFramed 64 x 80cmUnlined with some light surface dirt and craquelure in parts, there appears to be some discolouration to the sky and elsewhere. Under UV light, there is a lot of fluorescing and unevenness to the varnish making any reading difficult, however, given the discolouration apparent to the eye, it seems likely that there has been retouching in places throughout, probably to cover craquelure. See UV images uploaded to website.
Lot 203
Jan Jacob Coenraad Spohler (Dutch, 1837-1922)Winter - a Dutch town scene with figures on a frozen river;Summer - a Dutch river landscape with windmillsa pair, signed 'JJC Spohler' l.r. and l.l. respectively, also signed 'JJ Spohler' verso, oil on canvas29 x 45cm (2)Provenance: With Cooling Galleries, London. Condition Reportoverall: 44.5 x 59cmIn generally good order, the canvasses are unlined. A little craquelure and surface dirt apparent. Under UV light, there are some scattered retouchings apparent to both parts in places, mainly infilling to the craquelure. These have been minimally and well applied and the works are presented ready to hang.
Lot 57
Circle of Arthur Pond (c.1705-c.1758)Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Peg Woffington (1700-1760), half-length, in a straw hat and striped dress, holding a basket of eggsoil on canvas76 x 63cmProvenance: Hendon Hall, Middlesex;anon. sale, Christie’s, London, 16 July 1998, lot 40 (as Circle of Philip Mercier).Condition Reportoverall: 99 x 87cmThe canvas is wax lined with craquelure throughout and visible stretcher marks. Under UV light, there is fine infilling to some of the craquelure in places, and some strengthening around the face and chest. There are some scattered small flecks in places around the composition. There is a darker tone to much of the background. it is possible that a more general washing has been applied over the dark background. Well presented in an elaborte gilt composition frame and ready to hang.
Lot 168
Eugène Isabey (French, 1803-1886)The rescueoil on canvas67 x 89cmCondition Reportoverall: 76 x 98cmCraquelure with some light scuffing to the sail of the boat. There is a very small loss to middle of the the top edge. The canvas has been relined and would benefit from a light clean as overall a light yellow colour. Under UV light, there is significant retouching apparent in places throughout.
Lot 107
William Langley (fl.1880-1920)Highland cattle beside a streamsigned 'W Langley' l.l., oil on canvas51 x 76cmCondition Reportoverall: 70.5 x 96.5cmthe canvas is unlined. There is a little cockling to the surface and some light craquelure. no significant signs of damage or restoration are apparent. Under UV light there is a little fluorescing to the rocks to the lower right, although it is not clear if this is the pigments used by the artist or later additions. In generally good order.
Lot 190
Charles Ashmore (1851-1925)By the hearthsigned 'C.Ashmore' l.r., oil on canvas46 x 35.5cmCondition ReportOverall 65 x 55cmLight craquelure with a tiny loss to the green wallpaper, upper left, and some minor losses to the extreme lower right, the canvas is unlined. Unexamined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Lot 171
George Stainton (fl.1860-1890)'On the Medway'signed 'G Stainton' l.r., indistinctly inscribed and signed 'On the Medway/G Stainton' verso, oil on canvas76 x 50.5cmCondition ReportOverall: 94 x 68cmThe canvas is unlined. In generally good order, unexamined under UV light, for a full report please contact the deparment.
Lot 106
Attributed to Joseph Denovan Adam (1842-1896)Cattle in a highland landscapebears signature 'Alfred de Breanski' l.l., oil on canvas33.5 x 73cmCondition ReportThe canvas has been lined. The surface is covered with a layer of yellowed varnish, there is a little craquelure in places. Under UV light, there are some spots of retouching to near the lower left edge and there is a scratch apparent to the left of the sky which also fluoresces. Would benefit from a light clean.
Lot 205
Eduard Charlemont (Austrian, 1848-1906)Preparing vegetables at the kitchen windowindistinctly signed l.r., also signed verso, oil on panel45 x 33.5cmCondition ReportOverall 60 x 50.5cmSome light surface scuffs and scratches, a high gloss varnish has been applied. Under UV light, extensive retouching is apparent in place throughout the composition.
Lot 145
William Thornley (fl.1858-1898)'Thames shipping on the Medway'oil on canvas30 x 51cmProvenance: The Estate of Mrs Althea Lloyd.Condition ReportOverall 50 x 70cmGenerally good original condition with no obvious signs of damage or restoration. Unlined canvas. Not inspected under UV light, please contact the department for a full report.
Lot 38
After Sir Anthony van DyckPortrait of Queen Henrietta Maria (1609-1669), wife of King Charles I, half-length, in a gold dress with lace collar and cuffs, decorated with pearlsoil on canvas105 x 82cm, in a 17th-century-style carved giltwood frameAfter the original in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.Condition Reportoverall frame measurements: 116 x 93cmThe canvas is lined, there is some degradation to the varnish upper right, there are areas of unevenness and discolouration to the paint surface in parts, suggesting there may be areas of retouching. Under UV light, there background is obscured by a thick layer of varnish which makes any reading impossible. The remainder fluoresces slightly, suggesting there are areas of retouching or a general light wash has been applied over the figure and dress. It is unclear the reason for this as no specific damage (tear) is apparent. The painting appears to date from the 17th century. The painting is well presented in a stable, ready to hang condition. Please see additional images added to website.
Lot 284
Sir Arthur Stockdale Cope RA (1857-1940)Portrait of William de Wiveleslie Abney (1843-1920), bust-length, in red military uniformsigned and dated 'A.S. Cope/1888' u.l., oil on canvas61.5 x 50.5cmCondition ReportOverall 74 x 63.5cmThe canvas has been lined, its appears that the painting has been restretched on a larger stretcher, meaning that the edges of the canvas now show part of the cnavas that would have previously been hidden. See images. Some peripheral paint loss to the edges. Not examined under UV light. For a full report please contact the department.
Lot 59
Circle of Edward Penny RA (1714-1791)Portrait of a gentleman, standing full-length, in a red military coat, in a landscapeoil on canvas82 x 61cmCondition ReportThe canvas has been lined with craquelure and slight strecher marks apparent. Some peripheral frame rubbing to the left and right edges due to contact with the rebate of the frame. Under UV light the surface is covered with a thick layer of varnish, there are some scattered retouchings and infill to the background. There is strengthening to the gentleman's coat, with some retouching to the right side of his face, and also to his hat. Well presented and ready to hang in a William Kent style frame.
Lot 151
Henry Redmore (1820-1887)Sailing boats making for harboursigned 'H.Redmore' l.l., also signed verso, oil on board22.5 x 36cm Provenance: The Estate of Mrs Althea Lloyd.Condition ReportOverall 38.5 x 54cm Some surface dirt, may benefit from a light clean. A small area of retouching to the central lower edge. There is more extensive retouching to the sky, it is unclear the reason for this as the work is generally in good order. It may be that there has been a little flaking and a restorer, rather than carefully colour match the losses, has applied large brush strokes. The sea and ships seem largely untouched.
Lot 77
Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)'Elephant and Castle and Joanna Southcott Chapel'signed 'T.Rowlandson' l.r., inscribed with title l.c., pen and ink and watercolour31 x 43cmCondition ReportOverall 56 x 43cmSlight creasing with some acid discolouration and light foxing. There is a 4cm scuff to the sky in the centre, please see images. Unexamined out of glazed frame.
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