20th Oct, 2018 10:30 GMT/BST
Norman Adams RA (1927-2005)
"Sun Shining Through Rain"
Initialled and dated (19)60, with artist's label verso, oil on canvas, 46cm by 61cm
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Sold for £750
Estimated at £400 - £600
Some light surface dirt. Area of paint loss upper left of the sun, two to the upper left hand side edge and one tiny area right of centre to the lower right hand side. Stretcher shadow. A number of sporadic areas of craquelure throughout. Canvas scuffed to edges.
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Auction: Modern & Contemporary Art, 20th Oct, 2018
Modern & Contemporary Art
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