Lot 96
  • 96

William Shayer, Sen. 1788-1879

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
Bidding Closed

Description

  • William Shayer, Sen.
  • The Rabbit Man
  • signed W. Shayer lower right
  • oil on canvas
  • 30 by 40 in.
  • 76.2 by 101.6 cm

Provenance

Frost & Reed Ltd., London

Condition

Lined canvas. Surface is pressed and thib in the sky at upper left; yellow varnish. Under UV: There is no apparent inpainting but the varnish is thick, making it difficult to see through.
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