Lot 81
  • 81

James Stark 1794-1859

bidding is closed

Description

  • James Stark
  • A drover with cattle and sheep in a wooded landscape
  • oil on canvas

Provenance

Lefevre & Son;
Mrs Mason;
Richard Green, London;
Major Cole

Condition

The canvas has been lined. The painting is ready to hang and is in no need of further attention. Examination under ultraviolet light reveals some retouching to the edges of the canvas where a frame may have rubbed. There is evidence of some further scattered touches of repaint in the foliage and in the sky. Held in a gilt wood frame.
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