Lot 4: Sir Frederick William Burton RHA (1816-1900) Study of a Gentleman

Sir Frederick William Burton RHA (1816-1900)
Study of a Gentleman
watercolour
h:40  w:32 cm.

Provenance:
Estate Sale, HOK,19th November 2002 lot 430
Private Collection

This painting was originally catalogued as an Erskin Nichol but on further investigation it has been discovered to be by Sir Frederick William Burton RHA.

Burton was born into a distinguished family whom lived ar Corofin House, Co. Clare. He first exhibited at the RHA at the age of only 16. His early training in watercolour painting influenced his entire artistic life. This work was a study for a much larger work by Burton.

In 2012 Burton won RTE's Masterpiece - Ireland's Favourite Painting. This is the first work by Burton to come on the market since that competition.