Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2547BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 20, 2011 12:00PM
Description:
George Jarvis (British, fl.1874-1890)
Sir George Harvey Reading "The Morning Post"
Signed and dated "Geo. Jarvis 1883" l.l., identified on a presentation plaque,
inscribed "Geo. JARVIS -1883-No. 64" on the reverse.
Oil on canvas, 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (34.3 x 24.1 cm),framed.
Condition: Lined, craquelure, minor retouch, tack holes to corners.
Estimate $800-1,200
The lining is adhered with glue or similar. The retouch is minor dots and dashes. There is some fine scattered craquelure.