William James Webbe (fl.1853-1878), The White Owl, ‘Alone and warming his five wits, The white owl in the belfry sits,’ signed with monogram and dated ‘1856’ (lower left), oil on board, 17¾ x 10 3/8 in. (45 x 26.3 cm.)
(© Christie’s Images Limited 2012)
When Jane Cordery cleaned her attic to make room for a plumber she was surprised to find an intricate painting of an owl hidden in the eaves.
(Source: artfixdaily.com)
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