International Art Auction

December 13, 2011

LOT 48

Lot 48

Attributed to John Wollaston (1672-1770)

Attributed to John Wollaston (1672-1770)
Lot 48 Details
Attributed to John Wollaston (1672-1770), British

A LAWYER WRITING A LETTER TO BUCK WALLER; A LADY HOLDING A FAN

Pair of oils on canvas
36.5" x 28" — 92.7 x 71.1 cm.

Estimate $1,500-$2,500

Realised: $720
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Attributed to John Wollaston (1672-1770)
  • Attributed to John Wollaston (1672-1770)
Provenance:

The Estate of Harrison Scheak, Toronto

Note:

The sitter is writing a letter to Buck Waller confirming the agreement between both parties of the Grant of Clifford Gover, the letter dated at York on November 15, 1739

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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