Still Life With Copper Jug

Attributed to Alec Fleming

Date not recorded

Medium: Oil on daler board
Dimensions: 55 cm × 45 cmAs recorded in the catalogue
Date: Date not recorded
Signature: Not recorded
Catalogue no.: Cat. 181
Source: Catalogue, entry 181
Status: Private collection

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Description

A still life, with basket and jug.

Commentary

Very sketchy but made with a confident and competent hand. Possibly in France given the light and collected objects. Possibly late career A Fleming.

Attribution

Attributed to Alec Fleming.

Given to Alec Fleming in the catalogue.

Catalogue wording: “Alec Fleming”

How attributions are worded

Verso

Alex [sic ] Fleming Daler label with price 26 [post 1971] Gallery sticker - Dolphin Galleries Lymington. The piece is unfinished so unlikely to have been exhibited. Lable may be as a supplier of Daler Boards.

Condition

Poor Board is damaged and warped. Significant water damage.

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Cat. 2

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