British Paintings Online Auction

July 10, 2014

LOT 33

Lot 33

Frederick Wearman Gifford (b. June 15, 1825- ?)

Frederick Wearman Gifford (b. June 15, 1825- ?)
Lot 33 Details
Frederick Wearman Gifford (b. June 15, 1825- ?), British

PORTRAIT OF A MAN (SELF?);
‘THE SHRINE- PEASANTS FROM LIFE’;
SON OF PHILLIP OF SPAIN AFTER VELASQUEZ;
IN THE GRIP OF THE ROARING FORTIES;
AND A SKETCHBOOK “REMEMBRANCE SWEET”



The first two titles: two oils on canvas; each signed verso, The Shrine; signed and dated 1868 on the rock lower left, signed, titled and dated July 1868 at Brittany, France verso. One pencil drawing on paper; signed and dated 1868 lower left; and one watercolour; signed, titled and dated 1882 lower right. Together with a sketchbook; the front free end paper inscribed; “Robert Gifford xmas 1889” containing some 176 pencil and pen and ink drawings and cartoons with captions, family portraits including Freddy Gifford; Robert Gifford and another family portrait of Robert and Fred at Exmouth dated June 16, 1837; watercolours including identified European and British landscapes, animal genres, sporting and equestrian views and illustrated family letters, many signed by Gifford and variously dated from the 1830’s to the 1880’s as well as some 56 miscellaneous works on paper unsigned. The book with embroidered cover
Various sizes 21" x 17" — 53.3 x 43.2 cm.; 25.5" x 19.5" — 64.8 x 49.5 cm.; 7" x 5" — 17.8 x 12.7 cm.; 15.5" x 21.5" — 39.4 x 54.6 cm.; 12" x 10" — 30.5 x 25.4 cm.

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Frederick Wearman Gifford (b. June 15, 1825- ?)
  • Frederick Wearman Gifford (b. June 15, 1825- ?)
  • Frederick Wearman Gifford (b. June 15, 1825- ?)
  • Frederick Wearman Gifford (b. June 15, 1825- ?)
  • Frederick Wearman Gifford (b. June 15, 1825- ?)
  • Frederick Wearman Gifford (b. June 15, 1825- ?)
  • Frederick Wearman Gifford (b. June 15, 1825- ?)
  • Frederick Wearman Gifford (b. June 15, 1825- ?)
  • Frederick Wearman Gifford (b. June 15, 1825- ?)
  • Frederick Wearman Gifford (b. June 15, 1825- ?)
  • Frederick Wearman Gifford (b. June 15, 1825- ?)
Provenance:

“The Shrine” with Richardson Art Gallery, Winnipeg;
The Sketchbook: ex-libris “Robert Gifford Xmas 1889” gifted from F.W. Gifford?;
By descent through the family to the present Private Collection, Canada

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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