William Gunning King (1859-1940) "In Bibby's Warehouse " Signed, oil on canvas, 42c by 46cm...

A letter accompanies this lot from Mr J B Bibby confirming that the above picture was probably bought by Bibby's company and later sold. A copy can be sent for perusal by any interested parties. The annuals are in a condition consistent with being paper copies and of the period. All generally somewhat tatty and dog-eared with some general discolouration and deterioration to bindings. Tennants Auctioneers regret that we cannot confirm the content of the annuals which accompany this lot. The painting is enclosed to the reverse. In generally good, original and sound order. One area of paint loss along the lower edge ( visible on images) circular in shape and approximately 1-1.5cms in diameter. Covered in a layer of dirt and discoloured varnish. Retains good texture. There is an area of raised paint in the upper right hand corner which may be some under painting. Horizontal surface scratch at the level of the sacks which is approx 2-3cms in length. Sporadic stable cracquelure in the upper area. There is one area of cracquelure at the waist band of the standing figure wearing blue which is beginning to slightly lift. Not examined with a UV light.

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