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William Shakespeare Burton (British, 1824-1916)

William Shakespeare Burton (British, 1824-1916), "East Barnet Bridge (North London, England)", watercolor on board, signed lower right, titled lower left, 11 in. x 8 3/4 in., framed

†William Shakespeare Burton (1821-1916), "East Barnel Bridge," 19th c., watercolor, titled l.l., signed l.r., presented in a gilt fra..

William Shakespeare Burton (1821-1916), "East Barnel Bridge," 19th c., watercolor, titled l.l., signed l.r., presented in a gilt frame, H.- 11 1/8 in., W.- 15 1/2 in.

William Shakespeare Burton (1824-1916)

William Shakespeare Burton (1824-1916) Sleep signed, inscribed and dated 'W S Burton London Jan 11. 1866' (on the reverse) oil on board 8¾ x 7¼ in. (22.2 x 18.4 cm.)

William Shakespeare Burton (1824-1916)

The Love Letter, January 1866 signed, inscribed and dated 'The Love Letter/W.S. Burton/Jan 1866' (on the reverse prior to relining) oil on canvas 63/4 x 81/2 in. (17.2 x 21.6 cm.) PROVENANCE with The Maas Gallery, London. with The Fine Art Society, London, from whom acquired by the present owner in 1986. NOTES Burton was an historical painter who is best known for The Wounded Cavalier which had a sensational entry to the Royal Academy exhibition in 1856. Dogged by ill-health and lack of recognition, Burton practically abandoned painting during the 1880s and 1890s, but was persuaded to take it up again around 1900.

William Shakespeare Burton (British, 1824-1916), Mother and Child, oil on board, signed, 28 x 20cm Provenance: Leggatt Bros. London; to