A charming 19th Century portrait of a prize cow - “Forest Bell”.
A 19th century portrait of a prize winning cow in a landscape setting - “Forest Bell” attributed to A M Gauci. A plaque at the bottom of the frame reads “Forest Bell Bred and fed by James Jackson, Lilleshall, Newport Salop. First prize Birmingham 1867, £15 and silver medal, oil on canvas - housed in its original Birds Eye maple wood frame.
Provenance: has cuttings and a letter of valuation from Sotheby’s dated 1987.
Condition
Good. Consistent with age. A rare portrait of a prize cow.
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1042060
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 67.5cm (26.6inches)
Width is 83cm (32.7inches)
Depth is 4cm (1.6inches)
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