Bidspirit auction | ”The Coppersmith”: Antique Oil on

”The Coppersmith”: Antique Oil on Canvas, 1891. - Charming 19th Century, unsigned painting of a coppersmith at work; may be based on original by American genre painter, Edgar Melville Ward ( 1839-1915). Fine detail and rich colors. Back of canvas is painted ”1891” in black. Faint writing in pencil on back of gilt resin and wood frame appears to read ”Herdo” in script. Dimensions: Canvas: 15 1/2” x 19 1/2”. Provenance: Private estate SHIPPING 50 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS: Please email info@taurusauctions.com for shipping quote to your country. Condition: Canvas is in very good condition for its age; superficial scrapes to pain surface at top right corner and on pant legs of subject. Canvas detached from outer frame. Surface wear, chipping and cracks to gilded resin and wood frame, as shown.