Lot 424: Henry Dawe (English, c. 1790-1848), After George Dawe (English, 1781-1829) Pavel Andreevich Shuvalov (1776-1823), the mezzotint "publi

Name: Henry Dawe (English, c. 1790-1848), After George Dawe (English, 1781-1829) Pavel Andreevich Shuvalov (1776-1823), the mezzotint "publi
Brand: Skinner
SKU: e899f31d65

Est: $300 USD - $500 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USApril 06, 2013

Item Overview

Description

Henry Dawe (English, c. 1790-1848), After George Dawe (English, 1781-1829)

Pavel Andreevich Shuvalov (1776-1823), the mezzotint "published August 1, 1825 for the Proprietor by Mess.rs Colnaghi," framed, plate size 13 3/4 x 9 3/4 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Grosvenor Prints, London, as Ex-collection of the Honorable Christopher Lennox-Boyd.

N.B. George Dawe's painting was commissioned by Tsar Alexander I to commemorate the senior military staff who defeated Napoleon during the French invasion of Russia in 1812. Over 300 such portraits hang in the Military Gallery of the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg.

Artist or Maker

George Dawe

Condition Report

Not examined out of frame. Scattered foxing and soiling.

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

European Furniture & Decorative Arts

Skinner

April 06, 2013, 10:00 AM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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