Walter Langley (British, 1852-1922). Tea and reverie. Oil on canvas. 38-1/4 x 27-1/4 inches (97.2 x 69.2 cm). Signed low...

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Walter Langley (British, 1852-1922)
Tea and reverie
Oil on canvas
38-1/4 x 27-1/4 inches (97.2 x 69.2 cm)
Signed lower right: W. Langley

PROVENANCE:
Private collection, Palmdale, California, acquired circa 1920s-1930s;
Thence by descent.

Condition Report*: Lined canvas. Mild frame abrasion at edges. Horizontal stretcher bar mark faintly visible near upper edge under raking light. Slight yellowing to the varnish layer. Faint, finely patterned craquelure throughout. A very few scattered small dots of accretion, some appearing to be errant paint. Minor surface dirt and dust. Not examined out of frame due to size.
Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly. Brushy retouching in lower right corner, not appearing to affect the signature. A few scattered areas of brushy retouching to the figure's costume, particularly to her proper right sleeve.
Framed Dimensions 42 X 31.25 X 2.5 Inches

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2024 December 6 Fine European Art Signature® Auction #8186 (go to Auction Home page)

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December, 2024

6th Friday

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