Lot 618: James Poulton, British act. 1844-1859- Still life of a basket of grapes, peaches, a lemon and other

James Poulton, British act. 1844-1859- Still life of a basket of grapes, peaches, a lemon and other fruit on a ledge; oil on canvas, signed, in a gilt composition frame, 46x61cm

gilt composition frame with minor loses to the gesso and some wear and tear frame has been over-painted in gold-coloured paint canvas has been relined circa late 20th century retains the original wooden stretcher the canvas is ruckled in one place lower centre edge under inspection with uv lamp there is evidence of retouching along the top edge of the canvas, the top left edge and in some parts of the grapes and fruit in the shadows there is evidence of some cleaning although there is some older varnish on the paint surface in places still otherwise in good condition