Sheep and Lambs in a Barn
Original Oil Painting on Canvas
by Wright Barker R.B.A. (1864-1941)
- Signed lower right.
- Provenance - Phillips London, 11th October 1994, Lot 77. Sold for £1,000 GBP plus buyer's premium. Please see the photograph section for a snapshot of this auction result.
- There are 7 paintings by this artist in the British National Art Collection.
- Painting - 61cm (24") x 76cm (30")
- Frame - 76cm (30") x 91.5cm (36")
Lot Notes
An extremely fine example of the work of important animal painter Wright Barker. The painting has a wonderful provenance having been sold by Phillips London (now Bonhams) back in 1994 for £1,000.00 - this artist's work is increasingly sought after and the painting would presumably make rather more than that if offered in a similar sale today. Please see the photograph section for a snapshot of this auction result. The painting is signed lower right.
Condition
In very fine condition. The canvas not lined though professionally cleaned and conserved subsequent to the Phillips sale and with the small amount of paint loss that existed at the time of the Phillips sale professionally re-touched. Clean, most attractive, well framed and ready to hang.
Artist Information
Wright Barker lived in Bradford until 1885, and then moved in 1901 to Hampstead, followed by a move to Harrogate in 1915 where he remained for the rest of his life. Though in his will he termed himself an ‘animal painter’ he is also known for his paintings of Roman maidens, the most renowned being Circe, 1900 which is executed in an almost Pre-Raphaelite style. His hunting pictures tend to reflect the packs in his area, including the Rufford. He exhibited from 1891 to 1938 at the Royal Academy and also at Suffolk Street.
General Information
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