Lot Essay
The figure is taken from Stone's Royal Academy exhibit of 1878, no. 71, entitled The Post Bag. Stone often painted smaller, cabinet, pictures, copying admired characters from larger compositions.
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The Letter
Details
Marcus Stone, R.A. (1840-1921)
The Letter
signed and dated 'MARCUS STONE 78' (lower left)
oil on canvas
12½ x 16 5/8 in. (31.8 x 42.3 cm.)
The Letter
signed and dated 'MARCUS STONE 78' (lower left)
oil on canvas
12½ x 16 5/8 in. (31.8 x 42.3 cm.)
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