Lot 382 , Heywood Hardy (1842-1933) Portrait of a champion greyhound 11.75 x 13.75in.
Heywood Hardy (1842-1933)
oil on canvas
Portrait of a champion greyhound
signed and dated 1880
11.75 x 13.75in.
Estimate £300-500
Oil on original canvas in good untouched condition, canvas remains tight, one small repaired hole just above the dogs shoulders which has been retouched to fair effect but does show as a very slight bump, signed and dated lower left, housed in a white painted frame which is now very tatty, probably needs a clean. Comes for sale from a private collection.
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Sold for £1,400