Two 19th century oil on boards, one European school still life of peonies in a vase, signed 'Farquer', in a gilt frame decorated with agapanthus leaves and husks; and a British school picture of a ewe with lambs in a landscape, initialled 'TSC' lower right, oil on board, in a Rococo style gilt frame
Dimensions: the still life 26cm x 30.5cm, the ewe and lambs 19cm x 24cm
Sold for £40
Estimated at £80 - £120
Two 19th century oil on boards, one European school still life of peonies in a vase, signed 'Farquer', in a gilt frame decorated with agapanthus leaves and husks; and a British school picture of a ewe with lambs in a landscape, initialled 'TSC' lower right, oil on board, in a Rococo style gilt frame
Dimensions: the still life 26cm x 30.5cm, the ewe and lambs 19cm x 24cm
The still life paint layer appears generally stable, minor scratches to the upper right, minor scuffing and losses to the frame. The second with the paint layer generally stable, surface dirt noticeable particularly to the upper right, very minor losses to the upper left, slight scuffing and abrasion to the frame.
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Auction: The Interiors Sale, 4th Sep, 2023