Lot 463 , James Baker Pyne (1800-1870) View of Heidelberg, Germany, 22.5 x 31.5in.
James Baker Pyne (1800-1870)
oil on canvas
View of Heidelberg, Germany,
signed and dated 1847, no.224
22.5 x 31.5in.
Estimate £700-900
Celaned, relined and restored 20 years ago or so. Canvas remains tight, paint has a fine but stable craquelure, looks a little flattened and needs a light clean.
Signed etc lower left. A few tiny flakes of paint loose at the bottom right, approx. 6 inches across from the corner.
Later gilt frame in good order.
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Sold for £800