Lot 248: Attributed to William Tomkins, A.R.A. (London c. 1730-1792)

Attributed to William Tomkins, A.R.A. (London c. 1730-1792)
A parliament of owls in a nest
oil on canvas
25¼ x 29½ in. (64.2 x 75 cm.)

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William Tomkins exhibited a version of the present composition, signed and dated 1765, at the Society of Artists in that same year (no. 139).