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Lot 74: Robert Hills (British, 1769 - 1844), "Study of Cows," pencil sketch on paper

Est: $100 USD - $200 USDSold:
Huntington Museum of ArtHuntington, WV, USOctober 16, 2021

Item Overview

Description

Robert Hills (British, 1769 - 1844), "Study of Cows," pencil sketch on paper, signed lower center, titled on matt, measures 3.75 x 6 inches to the matt edge, 8.75 x 10.75 inches framed. CONDITION: Good, one or two light spots. Hills initially studied under John Alexander Gresse, then enrolled at the Royal Academy of Arts in 1788. He primarily painted rural scenes, particularly farm animals. A number of his renderings can now be found at the British Museum. Hills was known to draw animals in works of other artists, such as George Barret, Jr. and George Fennell Robson. He published Sketches in Flanders and Holland (1816), with his own aquatints.

Artist or Maker

Medium

pencil sketch

Condition Report

Good, one or two light spots

Provenance

Private Collection, New York

Payment & Shipping

Payment

Accepted forms of payment: American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Wire Transfer

Shipping

COVID-19 UPDATE: Pickup is by appointment ONLY, please call the Museum to arrange your time to pick up. All items that need to be shipped are the responsibility of the purchaser, though the museum will deliver items to our recommended local shipper for purchasers. We recommend the following local shippers: UPS Store, 729 9th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701, (304) 529-1776; And UPS Store, The UPS Store, 378 Diederich Blvd, Ashland, KY 41101, (606) 920-9955, store4150@theupsstore.com

Auction Details

Huntington Museum of Art Fall 2021 Art Auction

by
Huntington Museum of Art
October 16, 2021, 02:00 PM EST

2033 McCoy Road, Huntington, WV, 25701, US

Terms

Buyer's Premium

25.0%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
$0$499$25
$500$999$50
$1,000$4,999$100
$5,000$9,999$250
$10,000$59,999$1,000
$60,000+$2,500

HMA Terms & Conditions

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Any guarantees written or implied to the authenticity, originality, or condition of any lot are not the guarantee of the Huntington Museum of Art, and should be determined by the purchaser's own inspection and discretion.
You must pay the stated sum in accordance with the following schedule: ALL BIDS ARE FINAL AT AUCTION. There is no "Cooling Off Period." If you are awarded the final bid, ownership changes hands at the drop of the gavel. You own the merchandise and are responsible for payment in full.
Sales tax will be applied to all purchases (unless a re-sale certificate is supplied or item is being shipped out of state) and a 15% buyer's premium will be applied to all purchases made online.

Shipping Terms

COVID-19 UPDATE: Pickup is by appointment ONLY, please call the Museum to arrange your time to pick up. All items that need to be shipped are the responsibility of the purchaser, though the museum will deliver items to our recommended local shipper for purchasers. We recommend the following local shippers: UPS Store, 729 9th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701, (304) 529-1776; And UPS Store, The UPS Store, 378 Diederich Blvd, Ashland, KY 41101, (606) 920-9955, store4150@theupsstore.com