Lot 98
  • 98

Sir Alfred James Munnings, P.R.A., R.W.S.

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Studies from the picture The Vagabonds
  • signed A.J. Munnings, dated 1901, and inscribed Studies from picture ‘The Vagabonds’, R.A., overleaf - trees for same picture (lower right)
  • watercolor and graphite on paper
  • 10 3/4 by 13 1/2 in.
  • 27.3 by 34.3 cm

Exhibited

Brandywine Conservancy and River Museum, Alfred J. Munnings from Regional Collections, June 7 - September 1, 2008

Condition

Paper is laid down around edges and auxiliary support; open verso to show drawing of tree. Small spots of discoloration throughout, multiple pinholes at upper right and left corners. Oil spots, a product of the artistÂ’s oils on the reverse, at left underneath the pony.
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