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Rare Early 19th Century Portrait Of English Novelist Mary SHELLEY (1797-1851)

April 11, 2021

Rare Early 19th Century Portrait Of English Novelist Mary SHELLEY (1797-1851)
Rare Early 19th Century Portrait Of English Novelist Mary SHELLEY (1797-1851)
Rare Early 19th Century Portrait Of English Novelist Mary SHELLEY (1797-1851)
Rare Early 19th Century Portrait Of English Novelist Mary SHELLEY (1797-1851)
Rare Early 19th Century Portrait Of English Novelist Mary SHELLEY (1797-1851)
Rare Early 19th Century Portrait Of English Novelist Mary SHELLEY (1797-1851)
Rare Early 19th Century Portrait Of English Novelist Mary SHELLEY (1797-1851)
Rare Early 19th Century Portrait Of English Novelist Mary SHELLEY (1797-1851)
Rare Early 19th Century Portrait Of English Novelist Mary SHELLEY (1797-1851)
Rare Early 19th Century Portrait Of English Novelist Mary SHELLEY (1797-1851)

Rare Early 19th Century Portrait Of English Novelist Mary SHELLEY (1797-1851)
Rare English School early portrait identified as the Frankenstein Novelist. Excellent quality and condition for its age depicting her seated at a desk wearing a green dress with a book in one hand with similar green and gold detailing to early editions of her books. The resemblance of Shelley with her distinct deep set eyes is distinctly comparable to the few other known portraits of Shelley. To the reverse is a some early literature about to the painting. Presented in an antique gilt frame with plaque inscription. Notes A contemporary manuscript inscription on the reverse passes-on the portrait to’.. With instructions to forward the same to the sitters Godchild’… With her God-Mother’s kind love…. The gilt gesso frame bears a label for E. Carver, Gilder & Plate Glass Factor. Provenance: Private UK collection. Measurements: 35cm x 30cm framed approx. Our gallery carefully selects its paintings based on their quality and importance. Surrey Fine Arts only sell original antique oil paintings. As well as our own expertise at Surrey Fine Arts many of our works of art are assessed and authenticated by leading UK and International specialists in their field. We have exclusive contacts to some of the UK’s best restorers. The item “Rare Early 19th Century Portrait Of English Novelist Mary SHELLEY (1797-1851)” is in sale since Tuesday, November 10, 2020. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “beckys_sarah” and is located in FARNBOROUGH, Hampshire. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.
  • Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
  • Artist: English School
  • Colour: Black
  • Style: Traditional
  • Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
  • Medium: Oil
  • Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
  • size and condition: see detailed description
  • Year: 19th Century
  • Features: Framed
  • Width (Inches): 12
  • Subject: Portrait
  • Originality: Original
  • Height (Inches): 14

Rare Early 19th Century Portrait Of English Novelist Mary SHELLEY (1797-1851)