Lot 967: Attributed to Valentine Cameron Prinsep R.A.

Attributed to Valentine Cameron Prinsep R.A. (1838-1904) "The Flower Seller" Inscribed with the artist's name and the title verso, also inscribed with the artist's name "Late President Royal Academy", oil on canvas, 89cm by 62.3cm Born in Calcutta, the son of an Indian civil servant. In 1857 studied at the atelier of Gleyer. Elected A.R.A. in 1879 and R.A. in 1894. In 1877 painted a picture of the Delhi Durbar, which was exhibited in 1880, and later hung in Buckingham Palace. See illustration