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Etienne Billet (French, 1821-1888), Portrait of William Harold Fitch, Oil on Canvas laid on Board, circa 1870, signed mid left, …
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Etienne Billet (French, 1821-1888), Portrait of William Harold Fitch, Oil on Canvas laid on Board, circa 1870, signed mid left, inscribed "William Harold Fitch / of Marseilles France" with old Christie's East label to verso, giltwood frame. Image: 28" H x 23" W; frame: 38.5" H x 33.5" W.
Note: The subject of this portrait is William Harold Fitch (1837-1898), a scion of Fitch Brothers & Co., a Marseilles-based stock broking and mercantile family. Fitch lived in Chateau de Pradines. The family made their fortune supplying the American Naval squadron based in the Mediterranean.
Keywords: Painting, Oil painting, Portraiture, Figural, Figurative, Marseille Stock Exchange, Gentleman, 19th Century School, Antique, Continental School, European Art
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- Dimensions
- 33.5ʺW × 2.8ʺD × 38.5ʺH
- Styles
- Portraiture
- Art Subjects
- Portrait
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Canvas
- Oil Paint
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Artwork is in overall good vintage condition, consistent with age & medium. Minor signs of wear, including subtle craquelure & … moreArtwork is in overall good vintage condition, consistent with age & medium. Minor signs of wear, including subtle craquelure & light abrasions, there is a scratch to the left hand side below the signature. Frame shows signs of wear; chips, scratches and minor losses due to age. less
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