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307. MARSHALL CLAXTON (1811-1881). A CANNY SCOTSMAN.

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MARSHALL CLAXTON (1811-1881). A CANNY SCOTSMAN.
307. 3329269. MARSHALL CLAXTON (1811-1881). A CANNY SCOTSMAN.

Description

Signed below the window, oil on canvas
34.5 x 24.5cm.

* The lot is accompanied by a signed letter by the artist to Henry Smith, dated September 10th 1875, in which Claxton declares that `the picture is not a portrait of anyone but was done from a sketch taken in the Bus. He looked like "A Canny Scotsman"`. Claxton adds that he thinks it `was sold to Broadhead who has bought 52 of my works`.

Condition

Unlined; generally good condition; needs a light clean.

Resale right

No

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307. 3329269. MARSHALL CLAXTON (1811-1881). A CANNY SCOTSMAN.

Description

Signed below the window, oil on canvas
34.5 x 24.5cm.

* The lot is accompanied by a signed letter by the artist to Henry Smith, dated September 10th 1875, in which Claxton declares that `the picture is not a portrait of anyone but was done from a sketch taken in the Bus. He looked like "A Canny Scotsman"`. Claxton adds that he thinks it `was sold to Broadhead who has bought 52 of my works`.

Condition

Unlined; generally good condition; needs a light clean.

Resale right

No

Sale

Spring Fine Art Sale - April 2024

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Catalogue no
307

Spring Fine Art Sale - April 2024

Welcome to our Spring Fine Art Auction to be sold across three days of auctions.

Tuesday 16th April - 10am
SILVER, OBJECTS OF VERTU & PICTURES

Wednesday 17th April - 10am
CLOCKS, FURNITURE, RUGS, COLLECTORS, 19TH/20TH CENTURY DESIGN & CERAMICS

Thursday 18th April - 10am
JEWELLERY & WATCHES

VIEWING
Saturday 13th April 9.30am - 12.30pm
Monday 15th April 9.30am - 4.30pm

Viewing is also available on sale day.

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