Alexander Pope (American, 1849-1924) Hanging Snipe with Yellow Blossoms

Description:

Alexander Pope (American, 1849-1924)

Hanging Snipe with Yellow Blossoms
Signed "A. Pope" l.r.
Oil on canvas, 14 x 10 in. (35.5 x 25.5 cm),framed (under glass).
Condition: Minor dots of retouch to background, areas of fine craquelure.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Retouch in minimal. there are small dots along the edge of the bird's beak, a small dot to the c.r. edge, and scattered pinpoint sizes dots in the background, a bit more concentrated in the u.r. corner. The bird's body does not show any signs of retouch.


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