Lot 800 , John Emms (1843-1912) Gone to ground 17 x 22in.
John Emms (1843-1912)
oil on canvas
Gone to ground
signed
17 x 22in.
Estimate £1,500-2,000
Oil on original canvas in somewhat neglected conditon, canvas showing very slight outward bulging, paint looks very dirty with some fine but stable craquelure running throughout, signed lower right, housed in the original gilt gesso frame which is now a little tatty, but overall should restore to good effect.
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Sold for £2,600