Walter Langley (British, 1852-1922) Tea and reverie Oil on canvas 38-1/4 x 27-1/4 inches (97.2 x 69.2 cm) Signed lower right: W. Langley PROVENANCE: Private collection, Palmdale, California, acquired circa 1920s-1930s; Thence by descent. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

Private collection, Palmdale, California, acquired circa 1920s-1930s; Thence by descent.

Lined canvas. Mild frame abrasion at edges. Horizontal stretcher bar mark faintly visible near upper edge under raking light. Slight yellowing to the varnish layer. Faint, finely patterned craquelure throughout. A very few scattered small dots of accretion, some appearing to be errant paint. Minor surface dirt and dust. Not examined out of frame due to size. Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly. Brushy retouching in lower right corner, not appearing to affect the signature. A few scattered areas of brushy retouching to the figure's costume, particularly to her proper right sleeve. Framed Dimensions 42 X 31.25 X 2.5 Inches