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William Skilling
William Skilling (American/British, 1862–1964) Giraffe & Attendant Oil Painting

$125,000
£95,569.16
€110,076.36
CA$175,163.33
A$195,553.38
CHF 102,467.03
MX$2,393,765.33
NOK 1,301,332.32
SEK 1,226,991.15
DKK 821,511.19
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William Skilling (American/British, 1862–1964) A Standing Giraffe Drinking Water from his Orientalist Nubian Attendant, Oil on Canvas in original artists frame. A massive and exceptionally striking painting - almost certainly his best work. For a Similar one: Jacques-Laurent Agasse: The Nubian Giraffe, Commissioned by George IV in 1827. (Royal Collection Trust) Signed 'Skilling' (lower left) Canvas: 48" high x 48" wide Frame: 58" high x 58" wide Good condition, ready to hang.
  • Creator:
    William Skilling (1870 - 1964, American, British)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 58 in (147.32 cm)Width: 58 in (147.32 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Queens, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU115128324582

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