Lot 296: ALFRED WALTER BAYES 1832-1909

A CHARMING VISITOR AT THE GATE

measurements
24 by 18 in.

alternate measurements
61 by 45.8 cm.

signed W. Bayes (lower right)

oil on canvas

Condition Note: generally good condition, canvas lined, a few flakes along right edge, scattered areas of craquelure, under UV light scattered inpainting along right edge and lower edge, possible small patch of inpainting in crook of arm of central figure, W in signature possibly inpainted

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PROVENANCE

In the collection of the present owner by 1956