Estate / Collection: Property of a Fifth Avenue Philanthropist
Anglo-Dutch, 1592-1663
Portrait of William Fielding, 1st Earl of Denbigh and Susan Villiers, Countess of Denbigh: a Pair
Each inscribed with the artist’s name and the name of the sitter (lr)
Oil on canvas
82 x 50 ½ inches (208.3 x 128.3 cm)
Frames 100 inches x 66 1/4 inches (254 x 168.4 cm)
Provenance:
[Sale] Sotheby's New York, May 21, 1998, lot 86 ($79,500 with buyer's premium)
Framed 98 3/4 x 65 1/2 inches
Estate / Collection: Property of a Fifth Avenue Philanthropist
Anglo-Dutch, 1592-1663
Portrait of William Fielding, 1st Earl of Denbigh and Susan Villiers, Countess of Denbigh: a Pair
Each inscribed with the artist’s name and the name of the sitter (lr)
Oil on canvas
82 x 50 ½ inches (208.3 x 128.3 cm)
Frames 100 inches x 66 1/4 inches (254 x 168.4 cm)
Provenance:
[Sale] Sotheby's New York, May 21, 1998, lot 86 ($79,500 with buyer's premium)
Framed 98 3/4 x 65 1/2 inches
Both paintings: Glue relined. Condition similar to that of other 17th-century portraits of this type. Impasto somewhat compressed; some small repaired tears and holes; areas of restoration to address abrasion around the edges. Some restoration to the faces and hands of both sitters. The contours of the hands and heads, and shadows on the clothing (dress, boots, collars) and in the hair reinforced. Scattered touches of restoration in the background. Some light craquelure.
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Auction: Property of a Fifth Avenue Philanthropist, Nov 8, 2024
NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle is pleased to announce the two-day auction of Property of a Fifth Avenue Philanthropist on Thursday, November 7 and Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10am. This landmark auction showcases over 600 lots of important French furniture and decorations and Old Master paintings and drawings from an elegant Fifth Avenue apartment.
This exceptional collection was assembled over many years by an astute collector of great sophistication and refined taste. Among the numerous furniture highlights are four important 18th century French desks and writing tables (est. each $20,000-30,000), including an impressive Louis XVI mahogany bureau à cylindre attributed to Jean-François Oeben, the German-born ébéniste to Louis XV.
Artwork in the collection features a diverse selection of 18th and 19th century paintings and an extensive range of 17th and 18th century drawings rendered in the rich, warm tones of sanguine chalk.
Among the other notable offerings are delicate Chinese and Continental porcelains, silver, exquisite clocks and more.
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Be inspired by Alex Papachristidis' stylish tablescape combining his signature tableware with Property of a Fifth Avenue Philanthropist! Visit our exhibition and view a lavish table setting created for the ultimate fantasy dinner with design legends Elsie de Wolfe, Billy Baldwin, Pauline de Rothschild and Cristóbal Balenciaga. Everyday Elegance Collection is available at everyday-elegance.com
SALE NOTICE
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For information, please contact:
Furniture & Decorations: Todd Sell: 212-427-4141, ext 269, Todd.Sell@Doyle.com
Paintings & Drawings: Elaine Stainton: 212-427-4141, ext 238, Paintings@Doyle.com
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