Lot Essay
A similar work, The piping fisher boy, was sold as part of The Forbes Collection of Victorian Pictures and Works of Art; Christie's, London, 19 February 2003, lot 203 (sold for £16,730).
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The piper
Details
John MacAllan Swan, R.A., R.W.S. (1847-1910)
The piper
signed 'JOHN. M. SWAN' (lower right)
oil on panel
12¼ x 18 in. (31.1 x 45.7 cm.)
The piper
signed 'JOHN. M. SWAN' (lower right)
oil on panel
12¼ x 18 in. (31.1 x 45.7 cm.)
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