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Henry Shirley (British, 1836-1870) Extensive Landscape with ladies painting signed lower centre "H Shirley" oil on canvas 59 x 106cm (23 x 41in)
Provenance: W H Patterson Fine Arts Ltd., 19 Albemarle Strreet, London, W1
Oil on canvas which has been lined, the canvas is in plane with good tension. The paint layer is stable. There are extensive retouchings across the surface covering drying cracks and areas of wear. The retouchings are fairly well matched to the original although in the sky some have become lighter and are visible to the viewer. The varnish is even and glossy. The frame is in a good condition.

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