2nd Apr, 2009 10:00 GMT/BST

Spring Catalogue Sale

 
Lot 673
 

673

Attributed to Charles Branwhite A.O.W.S. (1817-1880) Farmyard Scene with Cattle in a Byre,...

Attributed to Charles Branwhite A.O.W.S. (1817-1880)
Farmyard Scene with Cattle in a Byre, figures leading a horse and cart;
Farmyard Scene with a Cow and Calf beside a Pond
Each bearing the name "Paul Sandby" and his dates on an old mount, watercolour and bodycolour heightened with white, each 32cm by 47.5cm

The works are inscribed on old labels "Moston" and "Parrats Stead"

Provenance: Doic, Wilson & Wheatley, 90 George Street, Edinburgh
Not Sold
Estimated at £600 - £700

 

Both have a good depth of colour, however there is some foxing on both examples and it is very apparent in the sky. Also the works have foxing to both old washline mounts with dirt to the underside of the glass on both. Each is contained iwhtin its original Victorian gilt plaster and wooden frames, the outer frames have been damaged and plaster is missing.

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 Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.

Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.

 

Auction: Spring Catalogue Sale, 2nd Apr, 2009

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