Lot 8
  • 8

George Armfield fl.1840-1875

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • George Armfield
  • spaniels flushing mallard
  • signed and dated l.r.: G. Armfield  / 1850
  • oil on canvas
  • 35.5. by 45.5 cm.; 14 by 18 in.

Provenance

Richard Green, London
J. G. Gulliver Esq.

Condition

The canvas has been lined. There is minor craquelure to the white pigment of the clouds and light surface dirt. Otherwise in good overall condition. Examination under ultra violet light reveals a few scattered specs of retouching to the sky. Held in a decorative gold painted frame.
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