FRANK MOSS BENNETT (BRITISH, 1874-1952) (2)
An archway at Penshurst; Outside a house, a pair
the first signed, dated and inscribed 'F M Bennett 1905 Penshurst' (lower right), the second signed and dated 'F M Bennett 1905' (lower right)
oil on canvas-board
each 25.5 x 35.5cm
(2)
Provenance
Private collection, UK
Bidding ended. Lot is unsold.
Condition report
Archway at Penshurst: The canvas-board is sound; very light traces of bloom to the dark pigment around the arch, otherwise the paint surface is in good, overall condition. Ultraviolet reveals no sign of retouching; under glass and held in a plaster gilt frame with some minor chips to giltwork, unexamined out of frame.
Outside a house: The canvas-board has slight undulations; light traces of bloom to the dark pigments, upper left and to the doorway, lower right, otherwise paint surface is sound. Ultraviolet reveals no sign of retouching; under glass and held in a plaster gilt frame with some minor chips to giltwork, unexamined out of frame.
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