Premier Summer Sale | June 25, 2025
Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 65
Hugh Carter, The Plowman's Lunch
Estimate: $500 - $700
Sold for
$550
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(British, 1837-1903)
Older man, possibly identified verso as "Russell Shoemaker", signed and inscribed verso on canvas "Presented to R. Watts/by H. Carter March 11th, 1857", oil on canvas, 14 x 12 in.; gilt wood frame with metal corner decoration, 20-3/8 x 18-3/8 x 2-1/4 in.
Provenance: The Cider House Galleries Ltd., Bletchingley, England, May 3, 2000, sold for BP 1,450/$2,263; Virginia Private Collection
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The Cider House Galleries Ltd., Bletchingley, England, May 3, 2000, sold for BP 1,450/$2,263; Virginia Private Collection
Condition: original stretcher and tacking edge, with feint colourman stamp, newly cleaned and revarnished, crackle, scattered retouch; frame with some conservation Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
