Description:
William Bruce Ellis Ranken (British, 1881-1941)
Two Interior Views: Dresden Vases at Sans Souci and Sans Souci, Potsdam
Both monogrammed and dated "WBER 1930" l.r., and titled, signed, and dated on the reverse.
Oil on heavy paperboard, 19 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (49.6 x 37.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Areas of glue residue to the reverse from a former mounting.
Estimate $600-800
The overall condition is good.
Housed in matching gold leaf frames from Guido, Boston, measuring 24 1/2 x 19 5/8 in.
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