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Lot 74: William J. Medcalfe (fl.1901-1930)

Est: £2,000 GBP - £3,000 GBP
Christie'sLondon, United KingdomMay 24, 2006

Item Overview

Description

Portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), bust-length, in a red coat
inscribed 'Ludwig van Beethoven/1770-1827' (upper right), signed and inscribed 'Beethoven by Wm J Medcalfe' (on the reverse)
oil on canvas
40 x 36 in. (101.8 x 91.4 cm.)

Artist or Maker

Provenance

Charles W. Raffety, Fairholme.
The Trustees of the Friends of High Wycombe Library.

Notes

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
This lot is subject to storage and collection charges. For Furniture and Decorative Objects, storage charges commence 7 days from sale. Please contact department for further details.

Auction Details

British and Victorian Pictures

by
Christie's
May 24, 2006, 12:00 AM EST

85 Old Brompton Road, London, LDN, SW7 3LD, UK