Tuesday, October 12, 2010

James Hayllar - The four seasons



a set of twelve, each signed, dated and inscribed
oil on card laid down on to board
each 25.5 x 18.5cm (10 1/16 x 7 5/16in).
unframed
(12)


Sold for £7,200 inclusive of Buyer's Premium

The present lot comprises twelve studies depicting the flora and fauna of the four seasons. There are three examples of each season as follows:

Spring, 1873 - Horse Chestnut
Spring, 1873 - Apple Blossom
Spring, 1880 - Skimmia
Summer, 1873 - Oakapple
Summer, 1873 - Wisteria
Summer, 1880 - Rose
Autumn, 1873 - Acorns
Autumn, 1873 - Rowan
Autumn, 1879 - Lilac
Winter, 1873 - Mistletoe
Winter, 1873 - Holly
Winter, 1880 - Ivy

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