13th Nov, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

British, European & Sporting Art

 
  Lot 1066
 

1066

Circle of Edward Armfield (18717-1897)
Terrier ratting in a stable interior
Oil on board, together with five further companion paintings of a similar subject matter, 21.5cm by 29cm (6)

Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £600 - £900


 

All in a broadly comparbale and overall good state of presentation. Covered in a layer of dirt and discoloured varnish.

Single terrier with rat - minor imperfection to surface lower edge.

Spaniel - subtle oush mark upper right hand corner and upper left hand corner.

Two terriers chasing a rat - slight abrasion to upper right hand corner.

Three hounds - 2 horizontal creases / abrasions approx centre left hand side and right hand side edge within the background and approx 2-3cms in length.

Otherwise there is some minor rubbing to the edegs and the off further nick or imperection to some. Not examined with a UV light.

 


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Auction: British, European & Sporting Art, 13th Nov, 2021

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