English School (late 19th century or early 20th century), ...

Hammer

£40

English School (late 19th century or early 20th century),
Still life with apples, grapes and walnuts,
Oil on canvas,
Signed 'W. Hunt', possibly Walter Hunt (British, 1861-1941),
19.5cm x 29.5cm,
Framed,
With a further still life depicting a holly sprig in a landscape, oil on panel, signed 'Harrison', 24.5cm x 34cm, framed (2) (at fault)

More Information

Apples, grapes and walnuts shows blotches of off-white residue across the left hand side of the canvas. This residue does not show up under UV light, however there is evidence of possible later varnishing. The frame is structurally sound, but shows open joints to the corners and losses to the moulded details.

Holly sprig shows scratching through to the panel on the left hand side. Examination under UV shows no evidence of overpainting or restoration. The frame is structurally sound, but shows open joints to the corners and losses to the moulded details.