AUGUSTUS JOHN, R.A. | SELF-PORTRAIT

AUGUSTUS JOHN, R.A.
1878-1961
SELF-PORTRAIT

oil on canvas
50 by 59.4cm.; 20 by 23½in.
Executed circa 1938.

Condition Report:
The canvas appears to have been relined. There are scattered specks of loss towards the upper edge and to the blue area, as well as further more minor instances elsewhere. There are tiny instances of craquelure towards the lower right corner and to the right of the neck, as well as possible further instances elsewhere. There is light dirt and studio detritus and surface matter to the work. This excepting, the work appears to be in good overall condition.

Inspection under Ultraviolet light reveals fluorescence and retouching to the work.

The work is presented in a gilt painted wooden frame.

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Provenance:
Sale, Christie's London, Augustus John Studio Sale, 20th July 1962, lot 173 where acquired by the father of the present owner, and thence by descent