Lot 103
  • 103

Arthur Wardle, R.I., R.B.C. 1864-1949

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Arthur Wardle, R.I., R.B.C.
  • The Proud Terrier, his day's Bag
  • signed Arthur Wardle and dated 1891 lower left
  • oil on canvas
  • 22 by 1/4 by 18 1/4 in.
  • 56.5 by 46.4 cm.

Condition

The work is in good condition, the canvas is not lined UNDER UV: there is a line of inpainting going vertically from the back of the dog about 4 inches. There is a spot of inpainting on the dogs belly. Some strengthening to the background.
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