Lot 222
  • 222

A*** Dies 19th century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • A*** Dies
  • Return from the field
  • signed A. Dies lower right
  • oil on canvas
  • 29 1/2 by 23 in.
  • 75 by 58.5 cm.

Condition

Lined canvas.The surface is pressed and flat and very taut due to the lining; fine craquelure throughout. Under UV light: a 2 inch repaired tear on the sheep at lower left with inpainting; a few spots of inpainting in the sky and a couple on the woman's dress.
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