Lot 471 , Briton Riviere (1840-1920) Who Are You? - two puppies and a grasshopper 14 x 19in.
Briton Riviere (1840-1920)
oil on canvas
'Who Are You?' - two puppies and a grasshopper
signed, Thomas Maclean Gallery label verso
14 x 19in.
Estimate £400-600
Original canvas now a little saggy with stretcher marks showing down the centre and other scattered lines of craquelure throughout. Paint also very dirty.
Signed lower left, probably the original gilt geso frame with a few losses, esp. to the corners.
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Sold for £1,400