James Clarke (1858-1943) Chestnut Horse In Stable. Oil On Canvas. Lighting stretchers and seat corners

stretchers and seat corners

The spines have five bands

The work nonetheless remains attractive and striking

The fruitwood has a wonderful age and patina to it

Although the devil will be apparent to whomever opens the lid

James Clarke (1858-1943) Chestnut Horse In Stable. Oil On Canvas. Lighting stretchers and seat cornersJames Clarke (British, 1858 1943) oil on canvas portrait of a sporting chestnut horse in a stable, signed lower right 'James Clarke SnR' and 'JC' monogrammed to the towel on the left. The work is housed in its original maple frame which has losses to the right side and wear commensurate with age throughout. The canvas of the work itself has craquelure throughout and a few small paint losses in areas. The varnish is matte in areas with surface dirt