Lot 28: William Hemsley (1819-1893), THE SHAM, Oil on canvas; signed lower left, signed and titled verso, 19.25 x 16 in — 48.9 x 40.6 cm

WILLIAM HEMSLEY (1819-1893), BRITISHTHE SHAMOil on canvas; signed lower left, signed and titled verso19.25 x 16 in — 48.9 x 40.6 cmProvenance:The Cooling Galleries Ltd., London & Toronto;From whom purchased by Mr. W.A. Hardy, Flint, Michigan on November 5th, 1946 accompanied by the receipt and copies of the Cooling Galleries Limited, Toronto letters of biography to Mr. Hardy;By descent;The Robert’s Estate, United StatesEstimate: $4,000—6,000