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Circle of Alfred Edward Chalon, Lady with Opera Glasses, Mid-19th Century, Watercolour
Somerset and Wood Fine Art Ltd
Bradford on Avon, GB
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An original mid-19th-century watercolour painting, Circle of Alfred Edward Chalon, Portrait of a Lady with Opera Glass.This beautiful portrait of … more An original mid-19th-century watercolour painting, Circle of Alfred Edward Chalon, Portrait of a Lady with Opera Glass.This beautiful portrait of a young lady is exquisitely painted, the face rendered in watercolour with the delicacy of a miniaturist artist. There is decorative scratching out to the veil which expertly gives the sheer lace fabric a sense of translucency.The beautiful young sitter is shown seated, with what appears to be a single opera glass in her hand; the setting is one of cultured theatricality, the sumptuous dark curtains behind providing a foil for her alabaster skin.This mid-19th century watercolour is very much in the portrait style made fashionable by Alfred Edward Chalon (1780–1860), who became Portrait Painter in Water Colour to Queen Victoria. Such is the resemblance, it is indeed possible that the painting is by Chalon; the indistinct initials (F.R.?) at the lower right could relate to the sitter or some other reference.The watercolour is presented in an attractive gilt swept frame. The frame has a gilt-metal mount (copper) which a number of Chalon's watercolours have. The metal mount appears to be contemporary to the painting, but the frame itself is later, made of an early polymer-like material covered in metal gilt. The framing backboard is a new replacement.An altogether charming artwork, ready to hang.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: Initialled lower right. Inscribed: Initialled lower right. Height: 22.3cm (8.8″) Width: 16.6cm (6.5″) Condition: The watercolour has historically been laid down on a backing paper and cut to a curve shape at the top. There is a small repaired tear at the lower right corner. A small number of slight scratch lines to the paint surface, most notably vertically towards the right edge. There is what appears to be a barely visible historically repaired tear near the eye area, which is well shored up by the backing paper. The frame itself is in good condition, with just some wear to the gilt on both the frame and mount. Please see photos for detail. Presented: Framed (27 x 21cm). less
- Dimensions
- 6.3ʺW × 8.66ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Portrait
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Copper
- Condition Notes
- Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs. less
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