Lot 20: Prayers at the church of St Michel, Gand

Bernard Neyt (Belgian, 1825-1880)
Prayers at the church of St Michel, Gand
signed and dated 'B. Neyt 1863' (lower right)
oil on canvas
31 x 26¼ in. (79 x 66.7 cm.)

oil on canvas, not relined, 2"x 2" patch to lower middle. Craquelure throughout and surface dirt/varnish discolouration. upper and lower edges have been added to with panel strips at some stage, which have been painted to continue the image. Frame is giltwood with some surface abrasions and red staining effects.

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