JOHN SEYMOUR LUCAS, R.A., R.I. (BRITISH, 1849-1923)
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GBP 12,000 - GBP 18,000
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JOHN SEYMOUR LUCAS, R.A., R.I. (BRITISH, 1849-1923)
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The canvas is unlined and is on its original stretcher which is providing good support. Under UV light there is retouching to and around frame abrasions along the right, left and upper edges. The area of grey wall between the legs of the clavichord appears to have been overpainted. There are some areas of retouching to the sky and other areas of the painted decorated panel of the instrument.