LOT DETAILS

Materials:

oil on canvas

Size Notes:

54 by 92cm., 24 by 36in.

Description:

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Markings:

The canvas has been lined and is providing a strong and stable support to the paint surface. There is a horizontal surface abrasion, with some associated losses to the building on the far right, measuring approximately 3.5cm. There is some cracking to a vertical stretcher bar mark in the centre and to an upper horizontal stretcher bar mark. There is a vertical line of rubbing, to the left side, possibly from a previous frame. There are scattered areas of paint separation visible upon close inspection. There is surface dirt visible. Examination under ultraviolet light reveals a heavy opaque varnish that obscures further reading, although there is an area of retouching to the upper centre left framing edge and some spots below this to the extreme left framing edge, a spot to the sky and a spot to the upper right centre edge.

Condition:

The canvas has been lined and is providing a strong and stable support to the paint surface. There is a horizontal surface abrasion, with some associated losses to the building on the far right, measuring approximately 3.5cm. There is some cracking to a vertical stretcher bar mark in the centre and to an upper horizontal stretcher bar mark. There is a vertical line of rubbing, to the left side, possibly from a previous frame. There are scattered areas of paint separation visible upon close inspection. There is surface dirt visible. Examination under ultraviolet light reveals a heavy opaque varnish that obscures further reading, although there is an area of retouching to the upper centre left framing edge and some spots below this to the extreme left framing edge, a spot to the sky and a spot to the upper right centre edge. ??The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.

Provenance:

Sale: Christie's, London, 25 October 1978, lot 13 (as by George Hickin) Sale: Christie's, London, 21 March 1980, lot 158 (as by George Hickin) Private collection (purchased at the above sale)