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19th Century Portrait, Child at Play ,Attributed to Henry Tanworth Wells
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19th Century Portrait, Child at Play ,Attributed to Henry Tanworth Wells

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19th century portrait, child at play ,Attributed to Henry Tanworth Wells

A beautiful oval portrait of a young child at play, attributed to the portrait painter Henry Tanworth Wells.

finely executed, this oil on canvas is in excellent condition. Housed in a period frame.

The size overall is 79 cm x 62 cm whilst the painting is 56 cm x 46 cm

Henry Tanworth Wells [1828-1903]

Henry Tanworth Wells RA was an English miniature and portrait painter. He was a member of the Pre-Raphaelite circle though he painted in the academic style. His most popular painting was Victoria Regina, showing the young Queen Victoria receiving the news of her accession to the throne.

You can see examples of his work in various national trust houses and museums.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Country House Fine Art has dated this Victorian Child Portrait Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA715026
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19th century portrait, child at play ,Attributed to Henry Tanworth Wells
A beautiful oval portrait of a young child at play, attributed to the portrait painter Henry Tanworth Wells.
Country House Fine Art

finely executed, this oil on canvas is in excellent condition. Housed in a period frame.

fig 1. An oval Victorian oil painting depicting a young child in a white dress seated on the floor with a toy, enclosed within a carved giltwood frame.
fig 1. 19th Century Portrait, Child at Play ,Attributed to Henry Tanworth Wells

The size overall is 79 cm x 62 cm whilst the painting is 56 cm x 46 cm

Henry Tanworth Wells [1828-1903]

Henry Tanworth Wells RA was an English miniature and portrait painter. He was a member of the Pre-Raphaelite circle though he painted in the academic style. His most popular painting was Victoria Regina, showing the young Queen Victoria receiving the news of her accession to the throne.

fig 2. An oval Victorian oil painting depicting a young child in a white dress seated on the floor with a toy, enclosed within a carved giltwood frame.
fig 2. 19th Century Portrait, Child at Play ,Attributed to Henry Tanworth Wells

You can see examples of his work in various national trust houses and museums.

Free uk insured delivery, usually within 14 working days

We ship worldwide please email for quote before purchase

any taxes/customs to be paid for by purchaser.

RETURNS (The Consumer Contracts Regulations) Whilst we are sure that you will be extremely happy with your purchase,

if for any reason you are not, then you are entitled to return the item to us for a refund.

For all purchases made

you are entitled to return the item(s) for a period of up to 14 days

following receipt by you or a representative indicated by you.

Please contact us by email (countryhousefineart@gmail.com)to confirm that you are returning the item(s)

and the reason for doing so.

Upon receipt of the item(s) we will refund the purchase price via your original payment method

The item(s) must be received in the condition that it was sent for you to be entitled to a refund.

You are responsible for the postage costs of returning the item(s) and insurance of the item(s).

If the item(s) are too large to return by post or courier,

then we would ask you to use the same shippers that were used to send you the item(s)

to you at your cost together with insurance of the item(s)

We must receive the item(s) before we can offer a refund and proof of posting

does not confirm receipt by us.

If we do not receive the item(s) then we cannot offer a refund.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Country House Fine Art has dated this Victorian Child Portrait Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA715026
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Archive I An oval Victorian oil painting depicting a young child in a white dress seated on the floor with a toy, enclosed within a carved giltwood frame.

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