William J. Webbe (British, 1830-circa 1904)
An Arab gleaner
signed with monogram (lower left), inscribed with title and artist's name and address (on the reverse)
oil on panel, painted oval
27 x 19cm (10 5/8 x 7 1/2in).
Footnotes:
Provenance
Mr John Dobson, Leeds, purchased circa 1900.
Thence by family descent.
Private collection, UK.
Anon. sale, Bonhams, London, 22 March 2016, lot 46.
Private collection, UK (acquired at the above sale).

The panel provides a strong and stable support. Some minor paint separation and a small indent to the paint surface centre right. Some wear to the framing edges and a dirty surface. Examination under UV reveals a streaky and uneven varnish layer.