Lot 393 , William Pratt (1855-1936) Children gathering wood in winter 16 x 12in.

William Pratt (1855-1936)
oil on canvas
Children gathering wood in winter
signed and dated 1905
16 x 12in.
Estimate £2,000-3,000

Oil on original canvas in honest untouched condition, a little dirty but otherwise good, signed lower left, housed in probably the original gilt gesso frame which has been overpainted and shows damage particularly at the corners as well as lifted paint where a lot ticket has been applied in the past, no labels verso.
The signature and date 1905 are a bit feint but are legible.
Provenance; Lyon & Turnbull, Lot 90, December 9, 2004.


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Sold for £2,600