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Henry Woods
"Bartering" English Cityscape Oil on Canvas, Signed, 1885

1885

$23,500
£17,717.50
€20,719.16
CA$33,261.97
A$33,860.72
CHF 19,499.88
MX$408,053.30
NOK 226,339.12
SEK 228,362.19
DKK 154,860.58

About the Item

Henry Woods (English, 1846-1921), "Bartering", Oil on Canvas, 1885, signed and dated lower left, Thomas Agnew & Sons and Levy and Dweck Rare Antiques & Fine Art labels verso, giltwood frame. Image: 28.5" H x 18" W; frame: 38" H x 27.25" W x 2.75" D. Provenance: Thomas Agnew & Sons, London. Christie's, New York, 27 October 2004, Lot 8. From a Fifth Avenue Collection. Exhibitions: London, Royal Academy, 1885, No. 350.
  • Creator:
    Henry Woods (1846 - 1921, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1885
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 27.25 in (69.22 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Overall in good condition, wear commensurate with age and use; canvas laid to board, craquelure. Condition refers to the artwork only, it excludes the frame. We do not guarantee frame condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Astoria, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1196491stDibs: LU2845217114052

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