Lot 864 , William Watson Snr (1809-1871) Waiting for Master 23 x 29in.

William Watson Snr (1809-1871)
oil on canvas
'Waiting for Master'
signed and dated Leicester 1859
23 x 29in.
Estimate £1,500-2,000

Oil on original canvas which is just starting to sag, stretcher marks showing around the edges and a fine but stable craquelure throughout, paint looks rather dirty and would benefit from a clean, signed W Watson with possibly a place name and then the date lower left, housed in a later ornate scroll frame which is in good condition, 1996 Sotheby's auction label verso.


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Sold for £1,500