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Charles Leslie 1839-86 Oil Loch & Castle 1873
We are offering for sale this expertly painted landscape oil by the artist Charles Leslie, one of the renowned Williams family of painters, who has signed the painting in the lower left corner Chas. Leslie and dated it 1873. The painting depicts a small loch surrounded by the foothills of higher mountains further in the distance. It is daytime and there is a shaft of sunlight falling on the waters of the loch.. On the summit of a hill to the right is a castle. In the foreground stands a well-dressed man wearing a hat and carrying either a long stick or a fishing rod. Seated on the ground next to him is a woman, possibly his wife, wearing a red scarf on her head tied at the back of her head.
We are also listing the companion piece to this painting.
Charles Edward John Leslie was born in Islington, London on the 27th November, 1839, the son of Emily Ann Williams, the only daughter of Edward 'Old' Williams, 1781-1853, the patriarch of the William Family of Painters, of which Charles was a young member. Emily was married to or was the partner of a mystery man by the name of Charles Leslie, Gentleman, about whom little is known, other than that he was connected to the Rothes family, as their daughter was given Rothes as a second name. So, as well as being a member of the Williams Family, Charles Leslie is also Scottish by descent, as the Leslie family were the Earls of Rothes. In 1856 and 57, the young Charles was living with his Uncle George Augustus Williams at 32 Castelnau Villas, Barnes, from whom he was gaining further instruction in painting, as well as by his other uncles, the six sons of Old Williams including Arthur Gilbert (Williams) Sidney Richard Percy (Williams)and Edward Williams Jr. In view of this, he can also be called a Member of the Barnes School.
There is a book available by Jan Reynolds entitled The Williams Family of Painters and an entry on wikipedia for Charles Leslie, as well as an online site giving biographical details and dates for the whole Williams Family.
From 1856-1862, Charles exhibited at the Royal Academy (5 works) , the British Institution (3) and Suffolk Street (16), as well as elsewhere in London Exhibitions.
By 1871, he was listed in the census as a Landscape painter, aged 31 and living with his wife? Esther born 1849 and living at 54 Camden Road London. In 1881, again listed as a Landscape Painter and aged 41, he was living at 6 Wemyss Road, Lewisham in South London. He sadly died on 9th September 1886 of liver disease at Mitcham Road, Tooting.
For an artist who died so relatively young, he was an extremely prolific painter and has over 400 auction records on artprice.com. There are 11 of his paintings in the National Collection, which can be viewed at artUK.org. He should not be confused with the artist Charles Robert Leslie RA.
The painting is framed in what may be its original, 5 inches in total, ornate gilt frame and slip. It will be supplied with new brass hangers, new brass picture wire and will be ready to hang.
Image size: 23 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches - 59.65cm x 29.2cm
Frame size: 33 1/2 x 21 1/2 inches - 85.1cm x 54.6cm
Medium: Oils on relined canvas
Condition: Very good. The canvas has been relined in the past and is now in good, clean, and taut conditon. There is some visible craquelure on this canvas, restored by the relining. The frame and slip are in very good condition for their age.
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We are also listing the companion piece to this painting.
Charles Edward John Leslie was born in Islington, London on the 27th November, 1839, the son of Emily Ann Williams, the only daughter of Edward 'Old' Williams, 1781-1853, the patriarch of the William Family of Painters, of which Charles was a young member. Emily was married to or was the partner of a mystery man by the name of Charles Leslie, Gentleman, about whom little is known, other than that he was connected to the Rothes family, as their daughter was given Rothes as a second name. So, as well as being a member of the Williams Family, Charles Leslie is also Scottish by descent, as the Leslie family were the Earls of Rothes. In 1856 and 57, the young Charles was living with his Uncle George Augustus Williams at 32 Castelnau Villas, Barnes, from whom he was gaining further instruction in painting, as well as by his other uncles, the six sons of Old Williams including Arthur Gilbert (Williams) Sidney Richard Percy (Williams)and Edward Williams Jr. In view of this, he can also be called a Member of the Barnes School.
There is a book available by Jan Reynolds entitled The Williams Family of Painters and an entry on wikipedia for Charles Leslie, as well as an online site giving biographical details and dates for the whole Williams Family.
From 1856-1862, Charles exhibited at the Royal Academy (5 works) , the British Institution (3) and Suffolk Street (16), as well as elsewhere in London Exhibitions.
By 1871, he was listed in the census as a Landscape painter, aged 31 and living with his wife? Esther born 1849 and living at 54 Camden Road London. In 1881, again listed as a Landscape Painter and aged 41, he was living at 6 Wemyss Road, Lewisham in South London. He sadly died on 9th September 1886 of liver disease at Mitcham Road, Tooting.
For an artist who died so relatively young, he was an extremely prolific painter and has over 400 auction records on artprice.com. There are 11 of his paintings in the National Collection, which can be viewed at artUK.org. He should not be confused with the artist Charles Robert Leslie RA.
The painting is framed in what may be its original, 5 inches in total, ornate gilt frame and slip. It will be supplied with new brass hangers, new brass picture wire and will be ready to hang.
Image size: 23 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches - 59.65cm x 29.2cm
Frame size: 33 1/2 x 21 1/2 inches - 85.1cm x 54.6cm
Medium: Oils on relined canvas
Condition: Very good. The canvas has been relined in the past and is now in good, clean, and taut conditon. There is some visible craquelure on this canvas, restored by the relining. The frame and slip are in very good condition for their age.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 10/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Sold. Sold prices are confidential, so please don't ask.
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Oil Paintings
Date 1873
Mid Victorian Antiques Material Oil Painting on Canvas
Origin British
Artist Charles Leslie
Item code as237a2087
Status Sold
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Studio RT Ltd
Private Art dealer
By appointment only
Kent
England, UK
Tel : 01622 812556
Non UK callers : +44 1622 812556
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