Lot 153: ROBBIE WRAITH | Study for a Portrait of Andrew, 11th Duke of Devonshire

oil on canvas

51 by 41cm., 20 by 16in.

oil on canvas

STRUCTURE This picture is unlined and in good original condition with no serious condition problems apparent. The picture is painted on a coarse- weave canvas through which the weave can be seen - this was probably the intention of the artist. The picture is clean and ready to hang. UNDER UV LIGHT There are no signs of restoration. FRAME This picture is contained in a modern black and gold painted frame.
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The Duchess of Devonshire, Chatsworth, The House, London, 2002, p. 153, illustrated in the Lower Library