Lot 517 , William Samuel Jay, When the reapers are away(-)

William Samuel Jay (1843-1933)
oil on canvas,
'When the reapers are away',
signed, artist's label verso,
30 x 49in.
Estimate £150-200

Oil on original canvas in good untouched condition, canvas still tight, one or two small dirt specks, a little light craquelure particularly towards the right hand side where there are one or two tiny losses of paint (really only one noted in the rocks on the right), signed lower left in a modern gilt frame, original artists label attached verso, comes for sale from a local deceased estate, descendants of the artist.
Title label may be from another work.


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Sold for £130