International Art Auction

December 07, 2015

LOT 25

Lot 25

John Callcott Horsley (1817-1903)

John Callcott Horsley (1817-1903)
Lot 25 Details
John Callcott Horsley (1817-1903), British

AT THE WINDOW (THE TERRIER ANXIOUS TO JOIN THE HUNT IN THE DISTANCE), 1877

Oil on canvas; signed and dated -77 lower left, titled to the nameplate
24.25" x 21" — 61.6 x 53.3 cm.

Estimate $5,000-$7,000

Realised: $10,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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John Callcott Horsley (1817-1903)
  • John Callcott Horsley (1817-1903)
  • John Callcott Horsley (1817-1903)
Note:

John Callcott Horsley is an English Academic painter of genre, historical scenes, and an illustrator. He is noted as having designed the first Christmas card. He was a member of the artist's colony in Cranbrook.

This work may depict a view of Kensington Gardens through the window.

CONDITION DETAILS

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