- 678
Tenniel, John
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Tenniel, John
- A fine group of Tenniel family portraits, comprising:
- watercolour on paper
i) Robinson, E.H. Eliza Maria Tenniel, 295 by 240mm., signed and dated 1819 lower right; ii) Robinson, E.H. John Baptist Tenniel, 295 by 245mm., unsigned--iii) Tenniel, John. Eliza Maria Tenniel, 275 by 190mm., signed and dated 1841 lower right, some spotting and marks from former mount; iv) Tenniel, John. John Baptist Tenniel, 275 by 185mm., signed and dated 1841 lower right, some marks from former mount; v) Tenniel, John.Julia Tenniel. 206 by 170mm. oval, unsigned, mounted, framed and glazed; all ink and watercolour, mounted framed and glazed [together with] fine photograph of John Tenniel by Elliott T. Fay, dated July 1900, 280 by 218mm., mounted, framed and glazed (6)
A fine group of Tenniel family portraits comprising two early portraits of John Tenniel’s parents, two later portraits of John Tenniel’s parents by the artist, a portrait of Tenniel’s first wife by the artist and a fine photograph of the artist.
Frankie Morris notes of Robinson’s portraits that “the portraitist… has included, beyond the conventional draperies and columns, some attractive countryside suggestive of landed status. There is the misty softness of youth, the assurance of affluence about the pair” (see Artist of Wonderland, University of Virginia Press, 2005, p.17). Frankie Morris notes of the portrait of Julia that “the marriage was to be brief as Julia was already consumptive… on 23 January 1856, after little more than two years of marriage, Julia Tenniel died… Then, from memory, he [John Tenniel] painted a portrait…, a small watercolour (now in family possession) showing a three-quarter length figure…” (see p.57)
A fine group of Tenniel family portraits comprising two early portraits of John Tenniel’s parents, two later portraits of John Tenniel’s parents by the artist, a portrait of Tenniel’s first wife by the artist and a fine photograph of the artist.
Frankie Morris notes of Robinson’s portraits that “the portraitist… has included, beyond the conventional draperies and columns, some attractive countryside suggestive of landed status. There is the misty softness of youth, the assurance of affluence about the pair” (see Artist of Wonderland, University of Virginia Press, 2005, p.17). Frankie Morris notes of the portrait of Julia that “the marriage was to be brief as Julia was already consumptive… on 23 January 1856, after little more than two years of marriage, Julia Tenniel died… Then, from memory, he [John Tenniel] painted a portrait…, a small watercolour (now in family possession) showing a three-quarter length figure…” (see p.57)
Condition
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."