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NY Elizabeth
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C2166 | An Assortment of British Masters

Thu, Jun 17, 2021 03:00PM EDT
Lot 25

Man Smoking A Cigarette Oil Painting

Estimate: $5,500 - $6,875

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $2
$10 $5
$20 $15
$50 $25
$100 $100
$1,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$25,000 $1,000
$75,000 $5,000
Year: 20th Century Size: 75cm x 65cm Medium: Oil Description: Fine large early 20th Century English School portrait of a gentleman smoking in cigarette, oil. Stylish early 20th century portrait of the quirky gentleman seating in a suit and Burgundy bowtie smoking a cigarette. Unframed and would be enhanced with a little restoration if desired. Painted by an accomplished but unknown artist from the period and had previously been believed the sitter was E M Foster and although there is a resemblance no further authentication has been provided. Measurements: 75cm x 65cm unframed approx Provenance: A deceased estate, Oxfordshire