John Emms (British, 1843-1912) "Simplicity", 1873 oil on canvas signed and dated lower left, verso with a hand-inscribed label with title of work and artist name. Framed. 14-1/4" x 12", framed 17-1/2" x 15-1/2" Provenance: McTear's Auctioneers, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, July 29, 2018, lot 451; Bruce McCashin Collection.
Estimate $2,000-4,000 **Previously cleaned and relined; retained original stretcher bars; areas of inpainting mid/upper right (around the neck and eye of donkey). Modern gilt frame with surface marks, nicks and abrasions.
Sold for $7,500
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