Alexis De Leeuw (1822-1900)
Hauling timber in a winter landscape
signed 'A De Leeuw' l.r., oil on canvas
75 x 125cm
Sold for £380
Condition Report
Oil on canvas which has been lined. The canvas is in plane with good tension. Along the upper section of the painting are raised areas of paint following age cracks as well as diagonal stress cracks in the corners. At the middle of the right hand side is a small areas of flaking and paint loss. Localised areas of overpaint in the sky have become pale overtime. The varnish is clear, glossy and even.
Auction: Old Master, British and European Art | A Timed Auction, ending 14th Jul, 2024
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