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William Crosby (british 1830-1910) "Fair Critics" Oil (1 of 8)
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William Crosby (british 1830-1910) "Fair Critics" Oil

REF: 0604 / LA484426
£990
€1,156
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Description
William Crosby (1830-1910); "Fair Critics"; oil on canvas; signed indistinctly lower left; titled, signed and dated verso on original label affixed to stretcher: "Fair Critics - A Sketch - W Crosby 1870"; in probably original (restored) Victorian gilt composition and wood frame with gilt slip; 34.5 x 29cm.
measurements
Height:
34 cm
Width:
29 cm
declaration
Lefays has clarified that the William Crosby (british 1830-1910) "Fair Critics" Oil (LA484426) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1870
condition
The painting is in good condition, having been lined, cleaned, restored and varnished, probably in the late 1940s or early 1950s by Mawson, Swan and Morgan (label verso); inspection under ultraviolet light reveals minor retouching in places, most noticeably an 8cm line (possibly a restored tear) crossing the bottom of the easel which has partially obscured the end of the signature; there is extensive fine craqueleure; consideration might be given as to whether a light clean and revarnishing is due. The frame has been restored, with a matt gold finish.
location
This William Crosby (british 1830-1910) "Fair Critics" Oil is located in United Kingdom