'The Willow Cutter', 19th Century Oil On Board. Book Sets raised on three raised splayed

raised on three raised splayed paw feet

This Alphonse De Lamartine's monumental work

There are some very light signs of wear commensurate with but generally the whole remains in a very good condition and displays beautifully

a loop handle

A real talking piece

'The Willow Cutter', 19th Century Oil On Board. Book Sets raised on three raised splayedA 19th century oil on board depicting a willow cutter with a basket of sticks upon his back, leaning against a pollarded willow in a wintery marsh setting beneath an ominous sky. Unsigned. The colour palette and verve of the sky make an atmospheric work. There is one small historic woodworm hole to the very bottom left corner (please see photographs), otherwise the work remains in a good condition overall. The board is housed in a giltwood frame which