Lot 278
  • 278

James Alexander Walker 1841-1898

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • James Alexander Walker
  • On the Lookout
  • signed J.A. Walker (lower center)
  • oil on canvas
  • 16 by 24 in.
  • 40.6 by 61 cm.

Condition

Canvas is not lined. SURFACE: in good condition, generally; craquelure throughout--minor crazing in several places in sky and on rump of brown horse ridden by cavalry man; dirty varnish UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: no apparent inpainting (dark old varnish is hard to see through)
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