SUPERB ENGLISH LISTED WILLIAM POWELL FRITH 1819-1909 Start Price USD 49,999.00 Current Price USD 49,999.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, May 13, 2008 End Time Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Location Littleton, CO See more about 'SUPERB ENGLISH LISTED WILLIAM POWELL FRITH 1819-1909 ' Description WILLIAM POWELL FRITH  1819-1909 Member of the British Royal Academy, OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS 40" x 26" ORIGINAL ORNATE FRAME 48" x 34" As mentioned in his biography below, for much of his life, Frith depicted in elaborate and detailed paintings, scenes from literary and historical texts. This painting, as evidenced by the note affixed to the verso, represents a scene from Evelyn's Diary by John Evelyn (1620-1706). For your information below please view a few comparable paintings by this artist in recent auctions: please also allow unenhanced images serve as part of the description Please see detailed description below the images MORE IMAGES BELOW THE DESCRIPTION Artist's Biography:  Frith, William Powell (born Aldfield, near Ripon, N. Yorks, 9 Jan 1819; died St. John's Wood, London, 2 Nov 1909). English painter. His parents were in domestic employment before taking a hotel in Harrogate in 1826. They encouraged him to become an artist, despite his own desire to be an auctioneer. While at school in Dover, Frith sketched caricatures and copies of Dutch genre scenes (Dover Mus.) that betray his disposition to narratives. His taste did not accord with the academic training he received at Henry Sass’s Academy in London (1835–7) and at the Royal Academy Schools (1837). Frith began his career as a portrait painter, using members of his family as models. He first exhibited at the British Institution in 1838, and during the 1840s he established himself with his entertaining historical and literary subjects in the popular tradition of C. R. Leslie, William Mulready and Sir David Wilkie. He was a member of THE CLIQUE, which included Richard Dadd, Augustus Egg, Henry O’Neil and John Phillip. His friendship with Charles Dickens began with commissions for paintings of Dolly Varden (London, V&A) and Kate Nickleby (untraced) in 1842. Frith’s works are part of the permanent collections at: Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, London; Mercer Art Gallery; Royal Albert Memorial Museum; Royal Halloway, University of London; Russel-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, Bournemouth; Tate Britain; Dickens House Museum and Library, London; and York City Art Gallery. They are also on view at Mercer Art Gallery, Rossendale Museum, Smith Art Gallery, Brighouse, and Victoria and Albert Museum, London.  CONDITION:  EXCELLENT, PROFESSIONALLY RELINED & RESTORED Notes: The painting received estimates of $27,000 to $36,000 from Christies of London four years ago, but we rather sell it here on eBay.  Since then, Frith's paintings have received phenomenal auction prices For your information below please view a few comparable paintings by this artist in recent auctions: COMPARABLE ONE: William Powell Frith Title Hope Medium Oil on Canvas Size 33.1 x 30 in. / 84 x 76.2 cm. Misc. Signed Sale Of Christie's London: Friday, June 11, 2004 [Lot 184] British Pictures 1500-1850 and Victorian Pictures including the John H. Schaeffer Collection of British New Sculpture Estimate 35,000 - 45,000 BP (US$ 63,520 - 81,669) Sold For 41,825 BP (76,462 US$) PREMIUM COMPARABLE 2: William Powell Frith Title For better, for worse Year 1881 Medium Oil on Canvas Size 61.1 x 49.8 in. / 155.2 x 126.4 cm. Misc. Signed Sale Of Christie's London: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 [Lot 10] The Forbes Collection of Victorian Pictures and Works of Art I Estimate 250,000 - 350,000 BP (US$ 400,641 - 560,897) Sold For 259,650 BP (414,776 US$) PREMIUM   COMPARABLE 3: William Powell Frith 19 Title A scene from the merry wives of windsor Year 1843 Medium Oil on Canvas Size 46.1 x 66.9 in. / 117.0 x 170.0 cm Misc. Signed Sale Of Bonhams Knightsbridge : Tuesday, December 14, 1999 [Lot 72] Fine 19th Century Paintings Specialist Charles O'Brien Phone 44 0171 393 3964 Estimate 20,000 - 30,000 BP (US$ 31,969 - 47,953) Sold For 18,000 BP (US$ 36,000) COMPARABLE 4: William Powell Frith 30 Title A scene from Moliere's l'avare Year 1876 Medium Oil on Canvas Size 35.0 x 55.0 in. / 88.9 x 139.7 cm Misc. Signed Sale Of Sotheby's New York : Wednesday, May 05, 1999 [Lot 103] Important 19th Century European Paintings and Sculpture Specialist Benjamin Doller Phone 212 606 7140 Fax 212 606 7504 Estimate 60,000 - 80,000 US$ Sold For Bought In COMPARABLE 5: William Powell Frith 49 Title The crossing sweeper Year 1858 Medium Oil on Canvas Size 17.0 x 14.0 in. / 43.1 x 35.5 cm Misc. Signed Sale Of Christie's London : Friday, November 07, 1997 [Lot 146] Fine Victorian Pictures, Drawings and Other Works of Art Specialist Martin Beisly Phone (44 171) 389 2468 Fax (44 171) 839 1611 Estimate 30,000 - 50,000 BP (US$ 48,527 - 80,879) Sold For 34,500 BP (US$ 58,110) Premium COMPARABLE 6: William Powell Frith 60 Title Lovers Year 1855 Medium Oil on Panel Size 15.0 x 12.2 in. / 38.0 x 31.0 cm Misc. Signed Sale Of Sotheby's London : Wednesday, March 12, 1997 [Lot 75] Victorian Pictures Specialist Martin Gallon Phone 0171 408 5386 Fax 0171 408 5989 Estimate 10,000 - 15,000 BP (US$ 16,350 - 24,525) Sold For 38,900 BP (US$ 62,520) Premium COMPARABLE 7: William Powell Frith 61 Title A scene from Moliere's "l'avare" Year 1876 Medium Oil on Canvas Size 35.0 x 55.0 in. / 88.9 x 139.7 cm Misc. Signed Sale Of Sotheby's New York : Wednesday, February 12, 1997 [Lot 102] 19th Century European Paintings and Sculpture Specialist Nancy Harrison Phone (212) 606 7140 Fax (212) 606 7039 Estimate 35,000 - 45,000 US$ Sold For 68,500 US$ Premium COMPARABLE 8: William Powell Frith 85 Title The pet fawn (collab w/Richard Ansdell; signed by both artists) Medium Oil on Canvas Size 44.5 x 35.0 in. / 113.0 x 88.9 cm Misc. Signed Sale Of Sotheby's New York : Wednesday, November 01, 1995 [Lot 189] 19th c. European Pntgs, Drawings & Sculpture Specialist Nancy Harrison/Benjamin Doller Phone 212 606 7140 Estimate 70,000 - 90,000 US$ Sold For 123,500 US$ Additinally you can read and view on the internet plenty of more information about William Powell Frith Provenance: Authenticity Guaranteed. The painting came from a large collection of art from a family in Denver, Colorado. All the art had been bought for the family in the 1950s by a designer/decorator in New York and before the family moved to Colorado. All the paintings had been kept in storage for the past 20-30 years.  Shipping & Payment Notes: For this painting we require payment by BANK WIRE TRANSFER ONLY.   Shipping and insurance cost, will depend on the buyer's location. Thanks Please ask all questions before bidding.  Feel free to call us at 303-792-0900 or e-mail artsick@comcast.net.   Thank you! PLEASE ALSO VIEW OUR GOLDEN GALLERY eBay Store by clicking HERE Place a Bid!