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December 08, 2009

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LOT 5

Lot 5

Circle of Benjamin West (1738-1820)

Circle of Benjamin West (1738-1820)
Lot 5 Details
Circle of Benjamin West (1738-1820), American

STUDY IN THE MANNER OF WEST’S, THE DEATH OF GENERAL WOLFE

Colour chalk with brown wash and watercolour with pencil on laid paper with tre-lune watermark (3 crescent moons).
Sheet 10.5" x 15.5" — 26.7 x 39.4 cm.

Estimate $1,500-$2,500

Realised: $1,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Note:

This scene depicts a similar grouping of figures around a fallen soldier reminiscent of Benjamin West’s, The Death of General Wolfe, painted in 1770 where his figures are placed as in a Lamentation of Christ.
The study also relates to works by West’s student, John Trumbull (1756-1843), such as his “Death of Montgomery” painted in London while working under West in his studio in 1784.

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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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