Lot 764
(Major) Edward Mary Joseph Molyneux, (1866-1913). View across an Indian mountain range, probably...
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Lot 764
(Major) Edward Mary Joseph Molyneux, (1866-1913). View across an Indian mountain range, probably...
Lot 764
Lot Description
(Major) Edward Mary Joseph Molyneux, (1866-1913).
View across an Indian mountain range, probably Kashmir,
Oil on canvas
Signed "E. Molyneux Lt. 3rd Dragoon Guards 1889" lower right
14" x 20", (35.5cm x 51cm), unframed.
This military artist, described in the National Register of Archives as 'Artist Major in the Indian Army', was commissioned to illustrate the book 'Kashmir' by Sir Francis Younghusband, publ. A. & C. Black, London, 1909. A folio of twenty-four watercolours of Kashmir by the artist were sold at auction in 2004, some being studies for prints illustrated in the book. A set of medal to Molyneux's son mention Molyneux Senior as awarded "CIE, CMG, DSO".
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Slight crease where inner edge of stretcher has pressed against canvas. Reverse reveals dark tape and associated restoration to on edge, and a small glue-restored patch. Neither of these are apparent to front but would assume minor overpainting. A few minor scratches and paint marks here and there, plus small flake lower centre and a second lower right beside inscription..
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