Acknowledged as a leading miniaturist in oils on treated silk canvas, Christchurch artist, Joyce Drury, has works in private collections throughout the world.

Sadly she passed away in June this year. A similar painting entitled Fox Hunting sold for $130 last year.

Joyce was known for her love of reproducing and creating hunting and landscape scenes and this one is no exception.

Writing on the back says "Rough shooting" (reproduction) with the artist's name and instructions from the artist how to clean the silk. (see photo.)

The little wooden frame is delightfully appropriate for the painting, but has some transportation scratches on the black lower side of frame. As an artist myself, I can tell you this can be easily covered with black paint so it will never be noticed, but for sales purposes I do not try to hide faults and so leave this to the buyer.

The silk has been examined under magnification and appears to be in excellent condition.

Measurements: 7x 9.5cm Please look at my other quirky and interesting listings after you have bid or put yourself on the watch list for this treasure.