Lot 569
 

569

After Sir Joshua Reynolds

Master Henry Bunbury Holding a Portfolio in a Landscape
Oil on canvas
30 1/8 x 25 inches (76.5 x 63.5 cm)
Frame 35 1/2 x 30 1/2 inches (90.2 x 77.5 cm)
Provenance:
From the collection of John J. Caliolo

Based on an original work by Sir Joshua Reynolds painted in 1765-66, this portrait shows Master Henry Bunbury, the artist's godson, at the age of fifteen or sixteen. The original painting is unfortunately unlocated, known today only through copies in oil and a mezzotint print by Thomas Blackmore. The portfolio that the boy holds reminds us that Henry Bunbury was himself an artist, who is reported to have amused fellow students at Westminster School in London and classmates at St. Catherine's College, Cambridge with his humorous sketches. Later he exhibited his drawings at the Royal Academy between 1770 and 1806 and was remembered long after for his literary and satirical designs, which were reproduced as prints by professional etchers.

Please note the condition report has been updated.

Sold for $640
Estimated at $600 - $1,000

Includes Buyer's Premium


 

Master Henry Bunbury Holding a Portfolio in a Landscape
Oil on canvas
30 1/8 x 25 inches (76.5 x 63.5 cm)
Frame 35 1/2 x 30 1/2 inches (90.2 x 77.5 cm)
Provenance:
From the collection of John J. Caliolo

Based on an original work by Sir Joshua Reynolds painted in 1765-66, this portrait shows Master Henry Bunbury, the artist's godson, at the age of fifteen or sixteen. The original painting is unfortunately unlocated, known today only through copies in oil and a mezzotint print by Thomas Blackmore. The portfolio that the boy holds reminds us that Henry Bunbury was himself an artist, who is reported to have amused fellow students at Westminster School in London and classmates at St. Catherine's College, Cambridge with his humorous sketches. Later he exhibited his drawings at the Royal Academy between 1770 and 1806 and was remembered long after for his literary and satirical designs, which were reproduced as prints by professional etchers.

Please note the condition report has been updated.

Glue relined. Repaired hole in the sky above the boy's head. Contours and shadows reinforced. Small L-shaped tear in the lower right quadrant.

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Auction: Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints / English & Continental Decorative Arts, Jan 25, 2024

  • Auction of Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints on January 25, 2024

  • Comprising Lots 624 - 883 in the Sale

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NEW YORK, NY -- International competition drove strong results at Doyle's auction of Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints on January 25, 2024. The sale showcased a wide range of works including landscapes, still lifes, portraits and religious subjects by European artists from the Renaissance through the 19th century.

Wojciech Kossak (1856-1942) was a member of a celebrated Polish family of artists who specialized in equestrian subjects and scenes from military history. The sale featured a remarkable work depicting an historic victory of the fabled German Black Hussars over a Russian artillery unit, probably during the Seven Years’ War. Competitive bidding drove this painting to $28,800, more than doubling its estimate.

François Boucher‘s paintings and drawings are prized for their idyllic evocations of the French rococo style. Achieving an exceptional $25,600 was a lovely chalk drawing of a lady holding a birdcage. It was clearly executed by an artist who knew Boucher's style intimately, probably a member of his immediate circle.


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