MAY VALE (Australian 1862-1945) A PAINTING, "The Clearing," CIRCA 1880, oil on Winsor & Newton Prepared Student's Academy board, signed L/L, "May Vale," titled on the reverse. 18" x 12" Note: Colourmen stamp on the reverse, "Preferred Student's Academy Board, Winsor & Newton Limited, Rathbone Place, London W., Made in England."John Tallon, Carver and Gilder, Melbourne, Australia, label on frame. Provenance: Private Houston Collector, 1992; Leonard Joel, Melbourne, Australia Private Collector, Houston, Texas

Some evidence of cleaning with small areas of yellowing varnish remaining in crevices, frame rub, overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."