18th Nov, 2017 9:00 GMT/BST
Sold for £950
Estimated at £600 - £900
Some slight surface dirt and discolouration with significant discolouration and time staining particularly noticeable in the sky, and in the areas heightened with white, in particular the central grey horse. Two particular areas of oxidisation in the sky with other minor areas evident, one upper centre approx 6cm and diagonally upper right approximately 6cm etc One or two areas of minor spotting to the sky, possibly foxing marks. Possible slight fading although the colour palette is still relatively true. No cockling visible, not examined out of the frame.
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