A family group in an interior
oil on panel
17.5 x 22.5cm
together with; Frederick Daniel Hardy (British, 1826-1911), Filling the Coal Scuttle, signed and dated 'F D Hardy 1888' (lower left, on stairs), oil on board, 15 x 11cm
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Estimate: | £80 - £120 |
Hammer price: | £550 |
Saleroom announcement
Please note the Coal Scuttle picture is by Frederick Daniel Hardy, not, 'English School, 19th Century', as previously catalogued.
Condition report
Interior scene:
A few small abrasions and minor paint loss to edges.
Small mark by girl's hand. Two small lines visible on vases by window, possibly small craquelure.
Some light surface dirt. Otherwise generally good.
Inspection under UV light reveals a little retouching to edges of upper right corner. Otherwise an opaque varnish prevents further reading.
Coal scuttle:
Please note this work is by Frederick Daniel Hardy, not, 'English School, 19th Century', as previously catalogued.
Under glass. Small mark/abrasion lower left, lower right edge and upper right edge.
Otherwise appears generally good.
Nothing fluorescing under UV light.