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Lot 61: Samuel Shelley (British, 1750/56 - 1808), "Figural Scene," pencil sketch on paper

Est: $100 USD - $200 USDSold:
Huntington Museum of ArtHuntington, WV, USOctober 16, 2021

Item Overview

Description

Samuel Shelley (British, 1750/56 - 1808), "Figural Scene," pencil sketch on paper, titled indistinctly center bottom (Feeding the….), inscribed/signed below the mounted work at lower right, measures 5.50 x 4 inches to the sheet edge, 11 x 9 inches framed, old lot label mounted to verso with Christie's annotation. CONDITION: Good, a few light spots. Largely self-educated, Samuel Shelley was a leading miniaturist, i.e., painter of portrait miniatures, of his time, ranking with Cosway, Smart, and Crosse. In addition to his portraits, he also painted in water-colours fancy figures and compositions from Shakespeare, Tasso, and other poets. His water-colours and miniatures were engraved by Bartolozzi, William Nutter, Caroline Watson, and others.

Artist or Maker

Medium

pencil sketch

Condition Report

Good, a few light spots

Provenance

Private Collection, New York

Payment & Shipping

Payment

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Shipping

COVID-19 UPDATE: Pickup is by appointment ONLY, please call the Museum to arrange your time to pick up. All items that need to be shipped are the responsibility of the purchaser, though the museum will deliver items to our recommended local shipper for purchasers. We recommend the following local shippers: UPS Store, 729 9th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701, (304) 529-1776; And UPS Store, The UPS Store, 378 Diederich Blvd, Ashland, KY 41101, (606) 920-9955, store4150@theupsstore.com

Auction Details

Huntington Museum of Art Fall 2021 Art Auction

by
Huntington Museum of Art
October 16, 2021, 02:00 PM EST

2033 McCoy Road, Huntington, WV, 25701, US

Terms

Buyer's Premium

25.0%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
$0$499$25
$500$999$50
$1,000$4,999$100
$5,000$9,999$250
$10,000$59,999$1,000
$60,000+$2,500

HMA Terms & Conditions

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Any guarantees written or implied to the authenticity, originality, or condition of any lot are not the guarantee of the Huntington Museum of Art, and should be determined by the purchaser's own inspection and discretion.
You must pay the stated sum in accordance with the following schedule: ALL BIDS ARE FINAL AT AUCTION. There is no "Cooling Off Period." If you are awarded the final bid, ownership changes hands at the drop of the gavel. You own the merchandise and are responsible for payment in full.
Sales tax will be applied to all purchases (unless a re-sale certificate is supplied or item is being shipped out of state) and a 15% buyer's premium will be applied to all purchases made online.

Shipping Terms

COVID-19 UPDATE: Pickup is by appointment ONLY, please call the Museum to arrange your time to pick up. All items that need to be shipped are the responsibility of the purchaser, though the museum will deliver items to our recommended local shipper for purchasers. We recommend the following local shippers: UPS Store, 729 9th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701, (304) 529-1776; And UPS Store, The UPS Store, 378 Diederich Blvd, Ashland, KY 41101, (606) 920-9955, store4150@theupsstore.com