An Antique Sporting Painting of a Golf Game, 19th Century

Oil on canvas, twice signed at lower left - "J. Grahms" (very faint) above "G H Tapp / 92," likely Scottish, circa 1830 with possible re-working in 1892, presented in a later gilt frame.

Stretcher size 17 x 36 in.; Frame dimensions 26.25 x 45 in.

From the Elaine Miller Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina

A lively sporting picture bearing some similarities to the famous painting by Charles Lee of a match being played on the Old Course at the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, St. Andrews.

Stretcher marks; stable craquelure; light surface grime; over-cleaned in areas.

$1,000 - 3,000