29th Apr, 2022 9:30
Ada Margetts (19th century), 'His Master's Fruits', still life oil on canvas, signed and dated 1861, 49 cm x 73 cm in a gilt frame.
Devonshire Gallery purchase receipt present, dated 1983. Private collection, deceased estate
Sold for £750
Condition Report
Good overall condition with no signs of damage or repair. No evidence of re-touching visible under a UV light. Light cracking to lighter areas of the canvas visible on close inpection. Likely to have been re-lined in the late 20th century. Some wear to the frame, with evidence of small repairs to extremities.
Ada Margetts (19th century), 'His Master's Fruits', still life oil on canvas, signed and dated 1861, 49 cm x 73 cm in a gilt frame.
ProvenanceDevonshire Gallery purchase receipt present, dated 1983. Private collection, deceased estate
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