Facts about the painting

Size 27½" x 35½"
Format Oil on Canvas
Signature Lower Right (Floorboards)
Frame Not known

History of the painting

Date Auctioneer Lot Offer Price Sale Price
8 Dec 2010 A.B. Stockholm Auktionsverk 2891 SEK 80-100 000 SEK 5500 000 (£5240)

Other observations

"The Winning Throw" is one of two of Harry's paintings that feature the game of Skittles. The other was painted 12 years later in 1905

Ruth, now aged 11 is standing at the table waiting her turn (or watching), with her next older brother Edgar (now aged 14), Edwin (now aged 10) and Charles (with the boater and now aged 8) more closely involved with the game. The other girl (sitting down) is probably a visiting friend.