International Arts Online Auction

June 23, 2011

LOT 38

Lot 38

Benjamin Williams Leader (1831-1923)

Benjamin Williams Leader (1831-1923)
Lot 38 Details
Benjamin Williams Leader (1831-1923), British

TREE IN A CLEARING

Oil on canvas laid down on board; signed and dated 1859 lower left
7.5" x 4.5" — 12.7 x 11.4 cm.

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $1,860
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Mr. Hicks, Montreal? inscribed verso

Note:

Ruth Wood, the leading authority of Benjamin Leader works, has deemed this work as by the hand of the artist.

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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