Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
We are grateful to Sarah Dean (formerly Kellam, née Ansdell), for her assistance in preparing this catalogue entry. Sarah welcomes enquiries via her website, with particular regard to the catalogue raisonné that she is compiling on her great-great-grandfather, www.richardansdell.co.uk.
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Condition report
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
The canvas is unlined and is on its stretcher, which is providing good support. There is some surface dirt and light discoloration and the picture would benefit from a clean. There is also some light craquelure in the sky.
Examination under UV, presents a small area of retouching to the frame abrasion in the upper left corner.
Overall the painting is in its original, untouched condition.