Lot 75
  • 75

Alexander Pope

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Alexander Pope
  • Mallard in Flight
  • signed ALEXANDER POPE, l.l.
  • oil on canvas
  • 22 1/8 by 28 in.
  • 56.2 by 71 cm.

Provenance

Fred S. Andrews, Hollywood Hills, California (father of the present owner), acquired circa 1920
By descent to the present owner

Condition

The canvas is not lined. SURFACE: In good condition. Visible stretcher bar marks. Slight frame abrasion along lower left and bottom edges. A notably shinny varnish. A thin strip of unvarnished canvas along the left edge. UNDER UV: No apparent inpainting.
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