Sir William Quiller Orchardson Oil Painting "The Letter"

Item Details

Sir William Quiller Orchardson, R. A. (Scottish, 1832–1910)
The Letter, late 19th century
Oil painting on canvas
Signed to lower right
Previous auction and resale labels to verso
Plaque present to the lower edge of the frame

Provenance
Private collection, Dallas, Texas
Heritage Auctions, Dallas; May 2010; lot #79034 (unsold)
Christie’s, South Kensington, British and Victorian Pictures; June 8, 2000; lot #298

Condition

- negligible craquelure throughout; areas of minor discoloration; a .5" long area of in-painting to figure’s hair; a 0.75" long area of in-painting to lower left within drapery; minor markings and scuffs to frame; canvas verso has been lined.

Dimensions

- measurements of frame; sight measures 19.5" W x 26" H.

Item #

ITMG025818