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Frederick Goodall (British, 1822-1904)
The troubadours (A penny for a song), 1844
Oil on canvas
34 x 44 inches (86.4 x 111.8 cm)
Signed and dated lower right: F. Goodall / 1844

Property from the Estate of Robert P. Potts, Dallas, Texas

PROVENANCE:
Robert P. Potts, Dallas, Texas;
Estate of the above;
Thence by descent to the present owner, 2022.

EXHIBITED:
Victorian Gallery, Dallas, Texas.


Condition Report*: Unlined canvas with Winsor & Newston supplier's mark. Very slight yellowing to the varnish layer. Finely patterned craquelure, apparently stabilized beneath the varnish layer. A small white scratch in the upper left corner. Not examined out of frame due to size.
Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly. Extensive but very finely applied retouching throughout, particularly appearing as strengthening to the darkest tones.
Framed Dimensions 42 X 51 X 3.5 Inches
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Auction Dates
December, 2022
8th Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 2
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Dec 8, 2022 for: $3,750.00
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