Framed oil painting on metal plate, The Drunken Cobbler, 19th c., unsigned, in the style of Tim Bobbin (John Collier, England, 1708-1786), sight: approx 11.75"h, 9"w, overall: approx 19.75"h, 17"w, 4lbs
1.15.25-In my opinion regarding LOT: 2502 -I am not an expert on such works, I have taken numerous images for your review, please let me know if you have further questions, the panel appears intact, a UV examination reveals old varnish, particularly evident in the upper edges, some small areas of inpainting, some craquelure lore, and scattered small abrasions/paint wear, rear panel is as pictured, the frame shows gapping at joints, a nail has poked through at top frame center, see images, frame further exhibits alligatoring to varnish, wood wear and loss along the edges, the panel is loose in the frame
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