Ending 14th Jul, 2024 18:00
Old Master, British and European Art | A Timed Auction
49
Edward Armfield (1817-1896)
Terriers playing in a barn
signed 'E. Armfield' l.r., oil on canvas
50 x 90cm
Sold for £320
Condition Report
Overall: 63 x 104cm
Relined. Light surface dirt. The background appears to have some heat damage with small bubbles and blisters to the paint lower centre, around the window, and to the upper right corner, please see images. There appears to be a repaired L shaped tear measuring 14cm x 10cm crossing the black dog and above the white dog in the centre, which corresponds to a patch repair to the reverse, please see additional images. Examined under UV light no retouching fluoresces however a thick layer or varnish makes reading difficult and may obscure earlier restoration.
Auction: Old Master, British and European Art | A Timed Auction, ending 14th Jul, 2024
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