Lot 555 , Kit Barker (1916-1988) Hadrians Villa, Tivoli, Rome 20 x 16in.

Kit Barker (1916-1988)
oil on canvas
Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli, Rome
signed and dated '57
20 x 16in.
Estimate £200-300

Oil on original canvas in untouched condition. Canvas with slight sag to it, paint very dirty and fairly heavy impasto to the buildings with some losses. More notable flaking and rubbing to darker areas of background paint. Signed lower left, housed in tatty silvered wood frame. Title inscribed on stretcher, no other labels verso.


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Sold for £340