$1,000
William Havell (English, 1782-1857), "Portrait of a Gentleman", oil on canvas, signed at lower left "W. HAVELL". A formal bust-length portrait of a nobleman in the English court, wearing a leather glove on his right hand, with rolling hills and an Italianate style estate in the distance. Verso with label "18 William Havell signed portrait of a noble. A most celebrated English artist (1782-1857), he made his debut at the Royal Academy in 1804. His works are in museums in London (Victoria and Albert), Manchester, Nottingham and Sheffield. See Benezit. 30 x 25", verso with additional label "Ref. No. 1109 Artist William Havell 1782-1857 English School Signed Portrait of a Gentleman", verso with additional labels "18", "PH", "328", "735 Havell...". Framed approximately 35" x 30.25". Unframed approximately 30.25" x 25". Provenance: From the private collection of Mrs. Blain Allen, Atlanta, Georgia.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-06-26
