Lot 4
  • 4

William Shayer Snr.

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • William Shayer Snr.
  • boys and donkeys resting along a wayside
  • oil on canvas
  • 41 by 61.5 cm.; 16¼ by 24¼ in.

Condition

The canvas has been lined. There are small patches of craquelure and a slight stretcher mark to the top edge, otherwise in good overall condition. Ultraviolet light reveals patches of retouching, mainly to the sky and top and left edges. Held in a decorative gold composite frame.
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