Lot 207
  • 207

ARTHUR MELVILLE, A.R.S.A., R.S.W. A.R.S. | Stable Boy with Fez, Soldiers Seated, Morocco

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Arthur Melville
  • Stable Boy with Fez, Soldiers Seated, Morocco
  • titled, signed and inscribed Stable Boy with Fez/ Soldiers seated/ Morocco/ By Arthur Melville/ R.W.S. A.R.S.A/ Trust Collection/ A.M. on the reverse
  • oil on panel
  • 30 by 44cm., 11¾ by 17¼in.

Exhibited

London, The Fine Art Society, Arthur Melville, October 2013 and Edinburgh, Bourne Fine Art, November 2013

Condition

The panel appears to be in stable and providing a sound support. The work appears to be in good overall condition and ready to hang. UV light inspection reveals no evidence of any retouching or restoration. Held in a reeded gilt frame.
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