Lot 1158 , William Duffield (1816-1863) Still lifes of blue tits, grapes, redcurrants and a robin, 11.5 x 13.5in.

William Duffield (1816-1863)
pair of oils on canvas,
Still lifes of blue tits, grapes, redcurrants and a robin,
one signed,
11.5 x 13.5in.
Estimate £300-500

Both oils on original canvases not relined, slight stretcher marks showing on the image with the Robin notably top stretcher mark, a fine craquelure running through much of the paint of the image with the Robin, looking like it is drying out although no sign of any flaking as yet, other image with blue tits with far less craquelure although a fair amount showing through the dark grapes, blue tit picture signed lower right, other not signed, under glass in probably original gilt gesso frames which have been restored and overpainted.


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Sold for £600