Lot 277: ROBERT HERDMAN, R.S.A. 1829-1888

A BALCONY AT CARNIVAL TIME, ROME

measurements
10 by 12 in.

alternate measurements
25.5 by 30.5 cm.

signed with artist's monogram, dated 76, inscribed ROMA (middle and lower right)

oil on board

Condition Note: generally good condition, areas of paint separation, scattered craquelure, scattered chipping along edge, generally not visible under frame, under UV light no apparent inpainting, but with a masking varnish

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PROVENANCE

Cooling Galleries, London; Acquired from the above by the father of the present owner, circa 1975