Henry Thomas Alken (British, 1785-1851) The Meet

Description:

Henry Thomas Alken (British, 1785-1851)

The Meet
Unsigned, identified on a presentation plaque, stenciled and inscribed "EN590...Lt
25 23-11-84" on the stretcher.
Oil on canvas, 17 3/4 x 25 5/8 in. (45.1 x 65.1 cm),framed.
Condition: Lined, retouch, trimmed canvas, abrasions along frame liner, craquelure, minor skinning.

Provenance: Christie, Manson & Woods, Important English Pictures, London, November 23, 1984, Lot 25 (illus.); collection of Louis D. "Bud" Root (1922-2009),Southampton, New York.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Retouch clustered in the sky u.l. corner, scattered retouch to the riders' jackets and to the horse in the center. Unveven varnish. Canvas trimmed of tacking edges and lined. The lining canvas has some age to it.

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