William Harris Weatherhead, an Important Document - Antique Oil Painting

19th century

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Description

A fine late 19th-century oil on canvas depicting a seated 18th-century gentleman writing a letter. The details are exquisite and the painting was previously exhibited at the Royal Academy.

William Harris Weatherhead (1843-1911) was a genre painter who lived In Kentish Town, London. He exhibited regularly - particularly in the capital and one of his works is currently held at the V&A.

There are two photographs of Weatherhead at The National Portrait Gallery: https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/person/mp83449/william-harris-weatherhead

The painting is signed in the lower left and housed within its original gilt frame with foliate decoration and swept corners.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 20½” x 24½” / 52cm x 62cm

Year of creation: c. 1870

Provenance: England

Condition: Very presentable with no issues.

Artist’s auction highlight: £8,645 achieved for ‘Weary Life’ at an auction in 2002.

Physical Dimensions

Height

62cm (24.41")

Width

52cm (20.47")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA849543

Description

A fine late 19th-century oil on canvas depicting a seated 18th-century gentleman writing a letter. The details are exquisite and the painting was previously exhibited at the Royal Academy.

William Harris Weatherhead (1843-1911) was a genre painter who lived In Kentish Town, London.

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He exhibited regularly - particularly in the capital and one of his works is currently held at the V&A.

Brave Fine Art

fig 1. William Harris Weatherhead, An Important Document - Antique Oil Painting — fig 1. William Harris Weatherhead, an Important Document - Antique Oil Painting

There are two photographs of Weatherhead at The National Portrait Gallery: https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/person/mp83449/william-harris-weatherhead

The painting is signed in the lower left and housed within its original gilt frame with foliate decoration and swept corners.