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Oil on Canvas "Waylaid", Signed by Herbert William Weekes (1841-1914)
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Oil on Canvas "Waylaid", Signed by Herbert William Weekes (1841-1914)

19th century
Description

A good oil on canvas signed by William Weeks (1841-1914). "Waylaid" depicts a young girl being surrounded by geese waiting to be fed.

Housed in a good and original period gilt frame. Beautifully executed and full of atmosphere. In very good condition with the canvas very clean and having no paint loss or damage.

The frame measures 80cm X 65cm. The canvas measures 60cm X 45cm

Herbert William Weeks was a well-known English genre and animal painter of the Victorian Neoclassical period who specialised in portraying animals in humorous, human-like situations.

It seems that he preferred to use his middle name and his works are mostly signed "William Weekes" or just WW.

Born: 8 May 1841, Pimlico, London. Died: 21 November 1914, Primrose Hill, London.

His work was exhibited in many English establishments including The London National Gallery and Grosvenor Gallery

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Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA876565
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A3149
Description
A good oil on canvas signed by William Weeks (1841-1914). "Waylaid" depicts a young girl being surrounded by geese waiting to be fed.

Housed in a good and original period gilt frame. Beautifully executed and full of atmosphere. In very good condition with the canvas very clean and having no paint loss or damage.

fig 1. Oil on Canvas
fig 1. Oil on Canvas "Waylaid", Signed by Herbert William Weekes (1841-1914)

The frame measures 80cm X 65cm. The canvas measures 60cm X 45cm

Herbert William Weeks was a well-known English genre and animal painter of the Victorian Neoclassical period who specialised in portraying animals in humorous, human-like situations.
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fig 2. Oil on Canvas
fig 2. Oil on Canvas "Waylaid", Signed by Herbert William Weekes (1841-1914)

It seems that he preferred to use his middle name and his works are mostly signed "William Weekes" or just WW.

Born: 8 May 1841, Pimlico, London. Died: 21 November 1914, Primrose Hill, London.

His work was exhibited in many English establishments including The London National Gallery and Grosvenor Gallery

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery upon request

Payment by bank transfer or PayPal

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA876565
Dealers Internal Ref
A3149
Jane Short Antiques
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30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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