JAMES WEBB (BRITISH, 1825-1895)
Bamborough Castle
signed 'James Webb' (lower left)
oil on canvas
31 x 51cm
Provenance
Sale, Christie's, London, 31st January 1989, lot 75;
Sale, Sotheby's, 15th December 1998;
Private collection, UK
| Estimate: |
£500 - £700
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Hammer price:
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£600 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Condition report
Canvas is lined.
Varnish appears discoloured.
Yellow patches visible upper left.
Two white patches upper left and another centre right.
Some dirt.
Small spot of paint loss centre middle.
Inspection under uv light reveals the white patches noted above fluorescing. Also a small patch fluorescing lower left, on lower mound above fisherman carrying net.
Frame has various small knocks, marks and scratches and some old repairs.
Small loss behind upper left corner.
Overall general appearance is perfectly presentable.
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