International Art Auction

June 18, 2014

LOT 31

Lot 31

George Smith (1829-1901)

George Smith (1829-1901)
Lot 31 Details
George Smith (1829-1901), British

THE NEW BOY

Oil on canvas; signed and dated 1859 lower right, signed and titled at “2 Tor Villas, Kensington” to the stretcher
26" x 35" — 66 x 88.9 cm.

Estimate $10,000-$15,000

Realised: $7,380
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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George Smith (1829-1901)
  • George Smith (1829-1901)
Provenance:

Collection Boca Raton, Florida

Literature:

Algeron Graves, “The Royal Academy of Arts”, Volume 4, S.R. Publishers Ltd. and Kingsmead Reprints, 1970

Exhibited:

The Royal Academy of Arts, 1859, Cat. No. 219

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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