Lot 135
  • 135

James J. McAuliffe

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • James J. McAuliffe
  • An Arabian Stallion Led by a groom
  • signed J. McAuliffe and dated 1891 (lower left)
  • oil on canvas
  • 25 by 29 3/4 in.
  • 63.5 by 75.5 cm

Provenance

Gift of the Artist
By descent to the present owner

Condition

The work is in excellent condition, the canvas is lined. There is craquelure throughout the work. UNDER UV: The is 1 inch long area at inpainting near the doorway. There are a few specks in the sky but all very minor.
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