British & Continental Art Auction

September 1520, 2018
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LOT 98

Lot 98

James Elder Christie (1847-1914), Scottish

James Elder Christie (1847-1914), Scottish
Lot 98 Details
James Elder Christie (1847-1914), Scottish

GIRL WATCHING A TOAD ON A GOLD BALL

Oil on canvas; signed lower right
50.5 x 37.5 in — 126.4 x 95.3 cm

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $960
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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James Elder Christie (1847-1914), Scottish
  • James Elder Christie (1847-1914), Scottish
  • James Elder Christie (1847-1914), Scottish
Provenance:

Estate Collection, Woodville, ONtario

Note:

James Elder Christie was a portrait and genre painter. Christie received his artistic training at art school in Paisley and South Kensington. He became known for his portraits, paintings of children, moral allegories and illustrations to the poetry of Robert Burns.

CONDITION DETAILS

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