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Pre-Raphaelite Oil Painting Portrait Seated Lady Hallé By John Maler Collier OBE

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This signature piece will bring some serious art cred to your home! Gaze upon this 1 large Pre-Raphaelite Oil Painting Portrait Seated Lady by John Mayer Collier, the OBE. This masterpiece is perfect for curating a stunning, vintage vibe in any space. Art up your life!
Painted in the typical Pre-Raphaelite style.
Subject portrait of a Prominent important lady posing seated in her favourite green armchair knitting.
Oil on canvas with glass cover on the front.
Signed in red by the worldwide known famous English listed artist John Maler Collier (1850-1934).
The sitter is believed to be possibly Lady Hallé in later life, also known as Wilhelmine Maria Franziska Neruda (1838–1911). Lady Hallé, was a Moravian virtuoso violinist, chamber musician, and teacher.
You can judge that she is lady of importance by her fine jewellery and clothing.
Circa late 19th century.
Set in the original fine gilt wood frame by Richard Turley, Turley was described by John Collier as 'my frame maker' in 1898 source: NPG Directory of British Picture Frame Makers. On the reverse, the printed trade label of Richard Turley Carver & Gilder 21 Crogsland Road Kentish Town NW.
John Maler Collier OBE RP ROI (Born on 27 January 1850 – died 11 April 1934) was a leading English painter and writer. He painted in the Pre-Raphaelite style, and was one of the most prominent portrait painters of his generation.
Both his marriages were to daughters of Thomas Henry Huxley. He studied painting at the Munich Academy starting in 1875. Collier was from a talented and successful family. His grandfather, John Collier, was a Quaker merchant who became a member of parliament. His father, Robert, (who was a member of parliament, Attorney General and, for many years, a full-time judge of the Privy Council) was created the first Lord Monkswell.
He was also a member of the Royal Society of British Artists.
Sixteen of John Collier's paintings are now in the collections of the National Portrait Gallery in London.
Such a delightful scene to the eye.
Attention to every detail is magnificent, the hands, the lady's dress, her face & the green chair.
Provenance bought from a fine high end art antique auction.
Highly sought after due to the collectible nature of the subject matter such elaborate detail.
The brushwork is of highest exceptional quality.
With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home display.
Incredible conversation piece for your guests.
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Condition report.
Offered in fine used old original condition.
Having some foxing, craquelure to the canvas surface in places, the canvas is in good original unlined condition. The frame has some noticeable chips, scuffs, wear, cracking commensurate with usage & old age.
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Dimensions in inches & centimetres approximate

High 103cm
Wide 81.5cm

Depth 10cm