JOHN RITCHIE (British, 19th Century) “DEFENDING THE WEAK”.

JOHN RITCHIE (British, 19th Century) “DEFENDING THE WEAK”. Oil on canvas scene shows a boy in tattered clothing with fists up ready to defend a young child that is consoled by an older girl. Her milk jug has been broken and the shadow of the aggressor is seen against a building wall. Signed lower right with conjoined letter “JR”. An old pen written label attached to reverse with title, artist signature and address. Reeves & Sons canvas stamp to reverse. Housed in a good gesso decorated replacement frame. SIZE: 20″ x 16″. CONDITION: Craquelure with stretcher lines visible, some inpainting. Very good. 9-92889 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Spring 2008

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
	587	$4,600.00	JOHN RITCHIE (British, 19th Century) “DEFENDING THE WEAK”. Oil on canvas scene shows a boy in tattered clothing with fists up ready to defend a young child that is consoled by an older girl. Her milk jug has been broken and the shadow of the aggressor is seen against a building wall. Signed lower right with conjoined letter “JR”. An old pen written label attached to reverse with title, artist signature and address. Reeves & Sons canvas stamp to reverse. Housed in a good gesso decorated replacement frame. SIZE: 20″ x 16″. CONDITION: Craquelure with stretcher lines visible, some inpainting. Very good. 9-92889 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Spring 2008 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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