Lot 40
  • 40

Archibald Thorburn 1860-1935

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Archibald Thorburn
  • a red grouse in the snow
  • signed and dated l.r,: Archibald Thorburn/ 1909

Provenance

Purchased from the artist by the grand-father of the present owner

Condition

STRUCTURE This watercolour is in very good condition with strong colours and fine detail throughout. There are three faint faxing staines in the sky but these are only visible upon close inspection. There are no visible tears, holes or other stains. The paper is flat in the mount. The picture is ready to hang. FRAME This picture is contained in a simple gilt frame with a clean mount and under glass.
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