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Oil Painting of Catholic Cardinal in His Red Robe
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We are offering this expertly executed oil painting on canvas by the artist Alfred L. Grace, who has signed the painting A. L. Grace, as he always did, in the lower left hand corner. The artist very rarely dated his work, so we are estimating it to be early to mid 20th Century. It is just possible to read the title of the work on the back of the canvas which is 'The Cardinal in his Study'. The artist has also numbered the work on the top edge of the stretcher G274.
The painting depicts an elderly red-robed Cardinal in his study, seated in a leather covered and studded chair, with his feet on a round footstool, attending to the business of the Church. His assistant or secretary is a brown robed monk, who is pointing to something on a document with the end of a quill pen. The study has wood panelling and stone framed arched windows with leaded lights and some panes of bullseye glass. There is a shield shaped armorial panel near the top of the window and to the right of the large windows there are two cupboards, one with the door partially open showing that it contains books or ledgers, some of which may be on the table. There is also an hour glass on the table, as well as a candlestick and a pot with another quill pen.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
ALFRED L GRACE
Was born in Bournemouth on the 16th February 1899. He appears to be known on some auction sites and on google as Alfred Lyndon Grace, 1867-1949, but we cannot confirm his second Christian name in any of the official documents, nor have we been able to find any people with the birth and death dates of 1867-1949. Unfortunately, inaccurate dates are very common in the auction world and once they have appeared somewhere, they are copied and recopied as if they are accurate and official.
We have found evidence of Alfred L. Grace, who appeared in 1911 as a boarder at a school in Bournemouth, in the 1939 National Register which has just become available online, listed as a Commercial Artist, living at 1 Stratford Studios, Kensington, London W.8. with his wife Kathleen M (nee Weeple), who has married that year. He was previously married in Chelsea in 1920 to Catherine L.(nee Dale) and, in fact, went on a cruise with her to Tangier in 1931. All of this ties up with the fact that we found an oil painting by this artist, which was sold at auction, of an original Players cigarette advertisement. He may have funded his painting by his commercial art or turned to it in later years. He died in London in the first quarter of 1954 at the early age of 54.
(It is an interesting fact that his address at 1 Stratford Studios, which was the only detached house in this little formerly artists' enclave where all the houses and flats had studios, is now worth almost £5,000,000.)
He was a painter in oils of figurative subjects, genre paintings, portraits and floral still life. Many of his paintings include cardinals, huntsmen, cavaliers, old soldiers etc. and all are painted with great attention to detail.
His paintings often command high prices and the record that we have found in recent years is £4,851 plus premium in the USA, where his work is very popular.
PROVENANCE
The painting was formerly with the Lotinga Fine Art Galleries, 57 New Bond Street, London W.1.
The painting was purchased without its original frame, so has been newly framed in a 5" bronzed gilt frame to suit. It will be supplied wired and ready to hang.
MEASUREMENTS (Including Frame)
Height 33 3/8 Inches (84.75cm)
Width 29.5 Inches (74.9cm)
CONDITION.
The painting is in good order with the surface of the canvas being clean and taut. There are two tiny old repairs to the canvas,although this is not obvious from the frontal view you would not know,and there is no craquelure or stretcher marks. The frame is new.
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
We prefer to Receive Payment By Bank Transfer or By Pay-Pal For Items Under £1000 in Value.
A Deposit of 10% or pre agreed sum will secure goods for up to 7 days.
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TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES 07765 856171
HOURS 10AM - 10PM 7 DAYS A WEEK BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
DELIVERY UK MAINLAND Including Packaging £60
WORLDWIDE DELIVERY / QUOTES ON REQUEST
OUR REF 0663
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Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
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Leicestershire
Tel : 07765856171
Non UK callers : +44 7765856171
For Immediate Enquiries Please Telephone
07765 856171 (Anytime) Up To 10pm
.............................................................................................
We are offering this expertly executed oil painting on canvas by the artist Alfred L. Grace, who has signed the painting A. L. Grace, as he always did, in the lower left hand corner. The artist very rarely dated his work, so we are estimating it to be early to mid 20th Century. It is just possible to read the title of the work on the back of the canvas which is 'The Cardinal in his Study'. The artist has also numbered the work on the top edge of the stretcher G274.
The painting depicts an elderly red-robed Cardinal in his study, seated in a leather covered and studded chair, with his feet on a round footstool, attending to the business of the Church. His assistant or secretary is a brown robed monk, who is pointing to something on a document with the end of a quill pen. The study has wood panelling and stone framed arched windows with leaded lights and some panes of bullseye glass. There is a shield shaped armorial panel near the top of the window and to the right of the large windows there are two cupboards, one with the door partially open showing that it contains books or ledgers, some of which may be on the table. There is also an hour glass on the table, as well as a candlestick and a pot with another quill pen.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
ALFRED L GRACE
Was born in Bournemouth on the 16th February 1899. He appears to be known on some auction sites and on google as Alfred Lyndon Grace, 1867-1949, but we cannot confirm his second Christian name in any of the official documents, nor have we been able to find any people with the birth and death dates of 1867-1949. Unfortunately, inaccurate dates are very common in the auction world and once they have appeared somewhere, they are copied and recopied as if they are accurate and official.
We have found evidence of Alfred L. Grace, who appeared in 1911 as a boarder at a school in Bournemouth, in the 1939 National Register which has just become available online, listed as a Commercial Artist, living at 1 Stratford Studios, Kensington, London W.8. with his wife Kathleen M (nee Weeple), who has married that year. He was previously married in Chelsea in 1920 to Catherine L.(nee Dale) and, in fact, went on a cruise with her to Tangier in 1931. All of this ties up with the fact that we found an oil painting by this artist, which was sold at auction, of an original Players cigarette advertisement. He may have funded his painting by his commercial art or turned to it in later years. He died in London in the first quarter of 1954 at the early age of 54.
(It is an interesting fact that his address at 1 Stratford Studios, which was the only detached house in this little formerly artists' enclave where all the houses and flats had studios, is now worth almost £5,000,000.)
He was a painter in oils of figurative subjects, genre paintings, portraits and floral still life. Many of his paintings include cardinals, huntsmen, cavaliers, old soldiers etc. and all are painted with great attention to detail.
His paintings often command high prices and the record that we have found in recent years is £4,851 plus premium in the USA, where his work is very popular.
PROVENANCE
The painting was formerly with the Lotinga Fine Art Galleries, 57 New Bond Street, London W.1.
The painting was purchased without its original frame, so has been newly framed in a 5" bronzed gilt frame to suit. It will be supplied wired and ready to hang.
MEASUREMENTS (Including Frame)
Height 33 3/8 Inches (84.75cm)
Width 29.5 Inches (74.9cm)
CONDITION.
The painting is in good order with the surface of the canvas being clean and taut. There are two tiny old repairs to the canvas,although this is not obvious from the frontal view you would not know,and there is no craquelure or stretcher marks. The frame is new.
............................................................
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE CALL
(+44) 7765 856171
..................................................................................................
PAYMENT OPTIONS
We prefer to Receive Payment By Bank Transfer or By Pay-Pal For Items Under £1000 in Value.
A Deposit of 10% or pre agreed sum will secure goods for up to 7 days.
...............................................................................................
TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES 07765 856171
HOURS 10AM - 10PM 7 DAYS A WEEK BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
DELIVERY UK MAINLAND Including Packaging £60
WORLDWIDE DELIVERY / QUOTES ON REQUEST
OUR REF 0663
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 16/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. SOLD
DimensionsMEASUREMENTS (Including Frame)
Height 33 3/8 Inches (84.75cm)
Width 29.5 Inches (74.9cm)
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Oil Paintings
Date 1900-1920
1910s Antiques Material Oil Painting on Canvas
Origin English
Artist Alfred L.Grace
Condition Good Clean Conditon For The Age & Requires No Work
Item code as153a715 / 0663
Status Sold
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Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt if the item is found to have been misdescribed and the purchaser may be liable for the return costs subject to reasons for return.
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Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return payment using the same payment method.
Shipping costs are charged based on the particular service used [ either next day express or economy ] and Size / Weight of item.
Delivery by private courier within the UK Mainland will be used for very large paintings and is charged at a flat rate of £80 for paintings only [ allow 7-14 days delivery time ]
International Delivery Quotes Worldwide are available on request by providing your full name and address together with a postal / area code and a contact number.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt if the item is found to have been misdescribed and the purchaser may be liable for the return costs subject to reasons for return.
Returns authorisation should be requested by sending an e-mail before posting.
Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return payment using the same payment method.
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Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed.International transfers are required within 5 days of point of sale.
If payment is not received within this time, Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art reserves the right to consider selling the item to another customer at its discretion [ unless a longer payment time has been pre-agreed ] and will provide written notice by email before voiding any existing sales agreement.
Payment is preferred by Bankers Transfer or alternatively you are welcome to make payment using Pay-Pal, by Debit / Credit Card or by posting a UK Sterling Cheque drawn on a UK Bank or Building Society [ note goods will only be released once the cheque payment is fully cleared / normally within 3 weekdays or 5 days should a weekend be included.
If payment is not received within this time, Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art reserves the right to consider selling the item to another customer at its discretion [ unless a longer payment time has been pre-agreed ] and will provide written notice by email before voiding any existing sales agreement.
Payment is preferred by Bankers Transfer or alternatively you are welcome to make payment using Pay-Pal, by Debit / Credit Card or by posting a UK Sterling Cheque drawn on a UK Bank or Building Society [ note goods will only be released once the cheque payment is fully cleared / normally within 3 weekdays or 5 days should a weekend be included.
View all stock from
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East Midlands
Leicestershire
Tel : 07765856171
Non UK callers : +44 7765856171
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