6th Dec, 2014 9:00 GMT/BST
Sold for £280
Estimated at £250 - £400
It is apparent that the birds depicted in this work are infact Goldfinches. In overall good, sound and original condition. Covered in a thin layer of surface dirt with the odd dark coloured superficial scuff to the surface. A further light and superficial scratch to top right hand corner approx 3 cms in length. Minor rubbing to edges. Painted relatively thinly in places and the canvas is showing through ( mostly contained to the background) Re-touches along top edge to conceal pin holes and a further couple of exposed pin holes lower left hand corner.
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