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A. Fairfax (act. c. 1881) - 1878 Watercolour, Plovers

1878

$646
£487.83
€558.52
CA$912.32
A$996.04
CHF 522.18
MX$12,097.24
NOK 6,521.19
SEK 6,157.74
DKK 4,168.79

About the Item

An evocative late 19th-century watercolour depicting two dead plovers. The artist masterfully captures the textures and subtle colour variations of the birds' feathers against the grain of the light wood background. Signed to the lower right. Also signed, inscribed and dated verso. Well presented in a gilt frame with a white slip. On paper.
  • Creation Year:
    1878
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.97 in (68.5 cm)Width: 21.66 in (55 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Typical condition for age, with light foxing. Past restoration includes tear repairs to upper and lower margins. Light corner creasing, minor edge marks. Frame shows wear, light slip dirtying, and slight mitre joint separation.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: sq3141stDibs: LU881316466312

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