English School, 19th century. Oil on canvas depicts a parody of a drunkard featuring a red nosed patron seated at a tavern table drinking. A matron in bonnet and blue apron reaching for the man; a club in her right hand, while a second patron looks on with a stein in his hand. "You drunken old rascal", "Oh patience sweet wife and I'll never...". Housed in a molded wood frame with gold gesso liner. SIZE: overall 28" x 34", sight 24" x 30". CONDITION: surface cleaned. Good overall. PROVENANCE: from a Pennsylvania Estate Collection. (05-844/TG). $800-1,200.
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