$215
British School, 19th Century Two Pastoral Landscapes: Foxham and Essex Village Both signed "J. Thom" l.r., inscribed faintly on the stretchers, with labels from Pieter Wenning Gallery, Johannesburg, on the stretchers. Oil on canvas, 9 3/4 x 14 in. (25.0 x 35.5 cm), framed. Condition: Fine craquelure. N.B. An attribution to James Crawford Thom (1835-1898) has been suggested, although his signature typically included the middle initial "C." Estimate $300-500 Canvases with suppliers stencils from C. Halford, Camden Town, on the reverse. Charles Halford was recorded in censuses as an artists' colourman in 1871 and 1891 and as a picture dealer in 1881, age 45. In 1891 he was listed at 86 Park St, Camden Town, where he traded as Charles Halford, artists' colourman, 1886-99. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-01-12
