Lot 898
  • 898

British School, Early 19th Century

Estimate
300 - 400 USD
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Description

  • British School, early 19th century
  • A Farm on the Edge of the Forest
  • oil on paper laid down on canvas
  • 18 by 24 1/4 in.; 45.8 by 61.6 cm

Provenance

Howard W. Hayes Collection
Gift of Mary Vanderpool Pennington, 1949

Condition

Oil on paper laid down on canvas, is twice lined. Surface is in generally fair condition. Extensive losses to lower corners, with frame abrasion to all edges. Extensive craquelure throughout. Work is very dirty. UNDER UV: No apparent inpainting.
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