Lot 21
  • 21

Robert Smirke

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Robert Smirke
  • Illustrations for a Play: Seven Paintings
  • the largest inscribed 38 R. Smirke, R.A. on a label on the reverse
  • each, oil on panel over pencil, en grisaille
  • the largest: 6 3/4 by 5 1/2 in.; 17.2 by 24 cm
  • all others: 4 3/8 by 3 1/2 in.; 11.2 by 9 cm

Provenance

Thomas Agnew & Sons, Ltd., London

Condition

Each work oil on panel. Each in overall good condition, aside form surface dirt and dust. Under UV light, no apparent inpaints are visible. Framed and ready to hang.
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