Studies Of Horses Prancing (Possibly Related To "Death On A Pale Horse", 1796)
Sheet 6.9 x 8.9 in - 17.5 x 22.5 cm
drawn in 1796
Lot offered for sale by Waddington's, Toronto at the auction event "International Art" held on Thu, Dec 6, 2018.
Lot 810
Lot 810
Estimate: CAD $800 - $1,200
Realised: CAD $1,680
Realised: CAD $1,680
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Christopher Powney, Tenterden, Kent, UK;
From whom purchased by the Private Collection, Hamilton, Ontario in 1976
Notes:
Benjamin West was born in Springfield, Pennsylvania, USA. From 1746 to 1760, he worked in Pennsylvania and New York, mostly painting portraits. In 1760, he left for Italy where his reputation grew. In 1763, he arrived in England, initially as a stopover back to the United States, but he never left. In London, his practice was encouraged by Sir Joshua Reynolds. He first exhibited with The Society of Artists in 1764.
West's historical pictures won him royal favour and he received many commissions from George III. In 1772, he was appointed Historical Painter to the king, and in 1790, Surveyor of the Royal Collection. In 1782, he succeeded Reynolds as P.R.A.
Christopher Powney, Tenterden, Kent, UK;
From whom purchased by the Private Collection, Hamilton, Ontario in 1976
Notes:
Benjamin West was born in Springfield, Pennsylvania, USA. From 1746 to 1760, he worked in Pennsylvania and New York, mostly painting portraits. In 1760, he left for Italy where his reputation grew. In 1763, he arrived in England, initially as a stopover back to the United States, but he never left. In London, his practice was encouraged by Sir Joshua Reynolds. He first exhibited with The Society of Artists in 1764.
West's historical pictures won him royal favour and he received many commissions from George III. In 1772, he was appointed Historical Painter to the king, and in 1790, Surveyor of the Royal Collection. In 1782, he succeeded Reynolds as P.R.A.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
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