23rd Mar, 2019 10:00 GMT/BST

Spring Fine Art Sale (Part I)

 
Lot 297
 

297

William Shayer Snr (1787-1879) ''Milking time'' Signed, oil on panel, 49cm by 60cm...

William Shayer Snr (1787-1879)
"Milking time"
Signed, oil on panel, 49cm by 60cm

Provenance: MacConnal Mason, London

See illustration

Sold for £1,700
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500


 

.The panel appears free from splits and cracks, there is inconsistent varnish around the edges of the panel. UV examination reveals areas of retouching mostly around the trees and foliage, minor areas around the back of the cow by milk maid. There are two white spots to the sky right which stand out from the surroundings however these do not fluoresce under UV light.

 


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Auction: Spring Fine Art Sale (Part I), 23rd Mar, 2019

Spring Fine Art Sale (Part I)

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