Lot 467 , H.C. Smith (19th C.) Portrait of a black horse and two dogs in a landscape 26 x 33in.
H.C. Smith (19th C.)
oil on canvas
Portrait of a black horse and two dogs in a landscape
signed and titled 'Brosley' and dated 1838
26 x 33in.
Estimate £800-1,200
Oil on canvas cleaned, relined and restored 10 - 20 years ago or so, canvas remains tight and paint looks to be in good clean order with a little fine but stable craquelure scattered throughout, housed in a period moulded frame with some small losses and chipping to the corners, no labels or inscriptions verso.
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Sold for £900