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Barge on a Canal - Antique Oil Painting
Rue des Fontenelles
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Barge on a Canal - Antique Oil Painting

1940 - 1960
Description

Early 20th century oil on canvas of a barge on a canal. The painting is signed and mounted in an attractive gilt frame.

Dimensions - 79 x 68 x 7 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Canal Barge Oil Painting to the 1950s.

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SA1154431
Description
Early 20th century oil on canvas of a barge on a canal. The painting is signed and mounted in an attractive gilt frame.

Dimensions - 79 x 68 x 7 cm

Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Canal Barge Oil Painting to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1154431
Rue des Fontenelles
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

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Barge on a Canal - Antique Oil Painting
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An oil painting on canvas depicting a canal barge moored alongside a towpath under a overcast grey sky.
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