Folk Art School
19th/20th Century
The Pugilist
Signed Jago Weir and dated 1857 (lr), initialed J.W. (lc)
Oil on wood
66 x 18 1/2 inches (167.6 x 47 cm)
Folk Art School
19th/20th Century
The Pugilist
Signed Jago Weir and dated 1857 (lr), initialed J.W. (lc)
Oil on wood
66 x 18 1/2 inches (167.6 x 47 cm)
The work is on three separate boards, with gaps between each, within painted frame. Areas of edge wear with small losses. A small chip with loss at lower center between figure's legs. A 17 inch split at board at upper right with small chips at edges. Surface grime. Dense varnish layer.
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Auction: Oddities, May 7, 2019