Framed oil on canvas painting, The Hill Flock, signed lower left T. Sid. Cooper A.R.A. (Thomas Sidney Cooper, RA, English, 1803-1902), dated October 1849, stretcher with red wax seal, sight: approx 23.5"h, 35.25"w, overall: 32"h, 44"w, 23.5lbs **Provenance: A prominent Houstonian's River Oaks Estate** Start Price: $800.00

5.1.23-LOT 1243- the canvas is likely relined, a UV examination reveals old varnish, some craquelure/lines in the clouds, some small areas of inpainting, a possible small repair at lower left (see image), there are some small abrasions to paint along frame edge, a visual examination shows some light grime/yellowing and the mentioned craquelure, the frame shows some rubs and loss to finish, slight nicks, back is as pictured, I am not an expert on such paintings, so have taken numerous images for your review

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