GEORGE SMITH RA (British, 1829-1901) “SEARCHING FOR THE WILL”, 1862.

Oil on canvas Housed in a period giltwood frame with presentation plaque Signed and dated lower right “George Smith 1862”, titled on presentation plaque NOTE: George Smith was a member of the Royal Academy exhibiting 78 paintings during his career; Smith assisted in the frescoes at the Houses of Parliament and is represented at the Victoria & Albert Museum REFERENCE: Companion painting “The Will Found 1868″ was sold at Lyon & Turnbull, 12/3/08, Lot 19 SIZE: 30-1/4″ x 29-1/2”. Overall 37-1/2″ x 53″ PROVENANCE: From the collection of the late Judge Warren F. Hicks, of Houston Texas CONDITION: Very good restored condition, relined and varnished, scattered areas of inpainting 51136-1 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1222

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1222	$10,890.00	GEORGE SMITH RA (British, 1829-1901) “SEARCHING FOR THE WILL”, 1862. Oil on canvas Housed in a period giltwood frame with presentation plaque Signed and dated lower right “George Smith 1862”, titled on presentation plaque NOTE: George Smith was a member of the Royal Academy exhibiting 78 paintings during his career; Smith assisted in the frescoes at the Houses of Parliament and is represented at the Victoria & Albert Museum REFERENCE: Companion painting “The Will Found 1868″ was sold at Lyon & Turnbull, 12/3/08, Lot 19 SIZE: 30-1/4″ x 29-1/2”. Overall 37-1/2″ x 53″ PROVENANCE: From the collection of the late Judge Warren F. Hicks, of Houston Texas CONDITION: Very good restored condition, relined and varnished, scattered areas of inpainting 51136-1 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1222 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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GEORGE SMITH RA (British, 1829-1901) “SEARCHING FOR THE WILL”, 1862.