Lot 780
George Clare (English, 1830-1905), "A Robin's Nest with Hawthorne Branches", oil on canvas, signed lower left, 6 in. x 9 in., attractively framed. Provenance: Estate of interior designer Winifred Lucas (1910-2001), active 1950-1970s, Baton Rouge, LA; thence by descent. Note: A predominantly self-trained artist, Clare made a name for himself with his carefully structured, precisely detailed depictions of fruits, flowers, and birds' nests. As evident in the fine example offered here, Clare paid meticulous attention to the textures, colors, and the interplay of light and shadows of the various elements - all of which seamlessly combine to create a vibrant still-life. Clare exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy, Royal Society of British Artists, and the British Institution. Reference: Wood. The Dictionary of Victorian Artists, Antique Collector's Club, 1995, Vol. I p. 100.
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