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William Powell Frith, RA (British, 1819-1909) 'Flowers' signed and dated lower left "W P Frith 1874" oil on canvas 111 x 102cm (43 x 40in)
Provenance: Christie's, London, sale, 24 October 1975, lot 91, where purchased by the vendor Exhibited: London, Royal Academy, 1875, no. 893, entitled 'Flowers' Other Notes: William Powell Frith was a Victorian phenomenon. Six of his paintings at the Royal Academy required a guard and a rail to protect them from the clamorous and enthusiastic crowds including his "Derby Day". Sacheverell Sitwell described his work as "fascinating ... studies of contemporary life". "William Powell Frith: The People's Painter" is at the Mercer Art Gallery, Swan Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, until 29 September 2019.
Oil on canvas which is unlined and has a supplier stamp for Charles Roberson on the reverse. The canvas tension is good, there are slight stretcher bar marks forming. There is a small tear in the lower right hand corner with associated paint loss. The paint layer is in a very good condition overall. The varnish is yellowed but even and glossy. There is a layer of surface dust with fly spots and brown stains. The frame is in a good condition with a few localised losses to the gilding.

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