Lot 121
  • 121

Arthur Wardle, R.I., R.B.C. 1864-1949

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • Arthur Wardle, R.I., R.B.C.
  • Two Labradors
  • signed l.r.: Arthur Wardle
  • oil on canvas

Provenance

Commissed by the Porritt family, Bradford;
Thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

Original canvas. There is scattered surface dirt but this is otherwise in good overall condition. Ultraviolet light reveals no visible retouching. Held in a decorative composite frame.
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Catalogue Note

The black Labrador 'Teal', shown in this work, was owned by the commissioning family.