An Eastern Beauty by William Gale?
28 January 2022
Description

Oil on board picture titled ‘An Eastern Beauty’. ‘WG’ Monogram to bottom Left corner. Plaque on original gilt scroll frame states W.Goodall (Walter?) but it is believed to be incorrect. Frame is 31 cm x 27 cm x 5 cm. Picture is 23 x17 cm. Christie’s stencil mark to back 304HY. Similar picture titled ‘A Little Eastern’ attributed to William Gale sold on 14 Nov 2013 (lot 102) https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5732492

Provenance

Christie’s stencil on back 304 HY. Not known who owned previously or if exhibited.

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Answered within 2 days
By Delia
Jan 30, 21:45 UTC
Fair Market Value
£800 - £1,200 GBP
Suggested Asking Price £1,200 GBP
What does this mean?

Hi Andrew,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Yes, you are correct that this is the work of William Gale
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

William Gale (British, 1823-1909)
"An Eastern Beauty" (portrait of a young Orientalist girl with flowers)
monogram signature WG lower left
verso stenciled "304HY"
oil on panel
panel 23 by 17 cm (9 by 6 1/2 inches); giltwood frame 31 by 27 cm (12 1/4 by 10 1/2 inches)
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: acquired at auction
£800-1,200*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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