Matilda Charsley Sold at Auction Prices

Portrait, Spaniel, Royal Academy 1867

Description: This work is listed in the Royal Academy exhibitions in 1867. A terra cotta sculpture of a blenheim-coloured Cavalier, King Charles Spaniel. Entitled 'Blenheims Head' by the modeller (sculptor) Matilda Charsley in Beaconsfield, England in 1867, it was exhibited at the Royal Academy in the same year. Housed in the original ebonized wood frame, with convex glass cover. CHARSLEY, Miss Matilda Charsley listed as from Beaconsfield, Bucks. Also: Exhibitions, Meetings, Awards and other EventsExhibited at The Exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts (Summer Exhibition), 1768-1867 - 168Exhibited 2 times, average 2 works per year.SourcesThe Royal Academy of Arts: a complete dictionary of contributors and their work from its foundation in 1769 to 1904. Vol. 2: Carroll to Dyer1905p.49 Material: Terra Cotta & Wood Maker/Artist: Matilda Charsley Date: 1867 Provenance: Whitenack Estate of Naples, Florida Size of Artwork: 15.25x15.25x4, framed Weight (LBS) 9.2 Condition: Sculpture excellent, Frame scratched and paper backing ripped, but all intact.