Lot 452 , § Arthur Wardle R.I., R.B.C. (1864-1949) Mountain lion sleeping beneath cacti 18.5 x 15.5in.

§ Arthur Wardle R.I., R.B.C. (1864-1949)
oil on canvas
Mountain lion sleeping beneath cacti
signed
18.5 x 15.5in.
Estimate £600-800

Oil on canvas relined probably 20 - 30 years ago or so, canvas remains tight with just a hint of outward bowing, paint looks a little dirty with some light scratching near the top left corner but otherwise good original condition, housed in probably the original gilt frame which suffers from some knocks and losses. Roberson & Co label verso along with an old Sotheby's Belgravia sticker.
Provenance: Removed from Congelow House, Yalding, Kent, following instructions received from The Executors of the Estate of the late Marie Beatrix Cooper


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Sold for £700