13th Jul, 2023 10:00

TWO DAY: Antiques, Fine Art, Jewellery & Silver Auction

 
Lot 719
 

719

William Smith (British 19th century)

Sold for £4,800
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000


 

William Smith (British 19th century), Portrait of Mr Strutt with his prized Hereford Bull in a lane with his terrier, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1827 lower right, framed, frame size 72cm x 95cm

Under UV light there are signs of re-touching to the clouded sky (please see additional images). There are a couple of areas of paint cracking. Two darker smudges towards the top right. a small spot of loss to the right side.

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