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February 13 — 18, 2021
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LOT 414

Lot 414

H** Smith (19th/20th Century)

H** Smith (19th/20th Century)
Lot 414 Details
H** Smith (19th/20th Century), British?

A BEARDED ELDER WITH CANE (CALLED A "PORTRAIT OF COUNT LEO TOLSTOY")

Oil on grey Academy board; indistinctly signed lower right, inscribed "By H. Smith - R.A." and titled "Portrait of Count Leo Tolstoy" on the partial gallery label verso
12 ins x 7.75 ins; 30.5 cms x 19.7 cms

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $420
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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H** Smith (19th/20th Century)
  • H** Smith (19th/20th Century)
  • H** Smith (19th/20th Century)
Provenance:

Remains of a gallery label verso, believed to be a Canadian Art gallery label;
Private Collection, Cameron, ON

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