10-13-201710-13-2017
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3031BBoston
October 13, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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William Christian Symons (British, 1845-1911) Old Man and Boy , (The Drawing Lesson)

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Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3031BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 13, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

William Christian Symons (British, 1845-1911)

Old Man and Boy, (The Drawing Lesson)
Unsigned, inscribed "Old Man and Boy/by W. Christian Symons" on the back of the support, titled "Old Man and Boy" on a detached label which accompanies the lot.
Oil on paper, 14 3/4 x 11 1/2 in. (37.0 x 29.3 cm),framed.
Condition: Sheet laid down on paperboard support, glue residue around the perimeter of the sheet, varnish inconsistencies.

Provenance: The English Gallery, Boston, Massachusetts, through to the estate of Richard L. Elia, Winchester, Massachusetts.
Estimate $400-600


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