Antique oil painting portrait study of horses in harness with plough

£695.00
Antique oil painting portrait study of horses in harness with plough. English School, circa 1860-90. Oil on canvas. Elaborate gilt gesso frame. Depicts a couple of work horses with harnesses and blinkers in a field with plough. Size of frame: 24.25 x 20.5 inches; Size of canvas: 18 x 14 inches; Size of front portrait aperture: 17.5 x 13.5 inches. Weight: 2.8 kg (allow 7 kg volumetric weight once packed). Condition commensurate with age - various superficial marks & scratches, craquelure, some damage to canvas with several repairs to reverse and some knocks to frame but all part of its charm and character. The antique wood of this item has had a minor woodworm infestation at some point in its long life. However, this has now been specially treated to eradicate. Priced accordingly.
Antique oil painting portrait study of horses in harness with plough. English School, circa 1860-90. Oil on canvas. Elaborate gilt gesso frame. Depicts a couple of work horses with harnesses and blinkers in a field with plough. Size of frame: 24.25 x 20.5 inches; Size of canvas: 18 x 14 inches; Size of front portrait aperture: 17.5 x 13.5 inches. Weight: 2.8 kg (allow 7 kg volumetric weight once packed). Condition commensurate with age - various superficial marks & scratches, craquelure, some damage to canvas with several repairs to reverse and some knocks to frame but all part of its charm and character. The antique wood of this item has had a minor woodworm infestation at some point in its long life. However, this has now been specially treated to eradicate. Priced accordingly.