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June 12, 2012

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LOT 147

Lot 147

Sir William Orpen (1878-1931)

Sir William Orpen (1878-1931)
Lot 147 Details
Sir William Orpen (1878-1931), Irish

CAPTAIN WOOD OF THE ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILIERS, 1919

Oil on canvas; the original canvas stamped Chenille, relined; signed lower right
30" x 25" — 76.2 x 63.5 cm.

Estimate $25,000-$35,000

Realised: $21,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Sir William Orpen (1878-1931)
  • Sir William Orpen (1878-1931)
Provenance:

Christie’s, London, June 10, 1983, Lot 73;
From whom acquired by a Private Collection, Canada

Note:

Mr. John Cox, a famous restorer in London, relined the painting. There is a photographic record taken by Cox of the original canvas with the name: “N. Dunsmuir” in the upper left of the back.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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