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Painter, Draft draughtsman, Illustrator, Lithographer, Landscape painter, Wall painter, b. 1833 - d. 1911

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  • FREDERICK JAMES SHIELDS (BRITISH 1833-1911), PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN, POSSIBILY MATILDA BOOTH
    Feb. 11, 2025

    FREDERICK JAMES SHIELDS (BRITISH 1833-1911), PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN, POSSIBILY MATILDA BOOTH

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    FREDERICK JAMES SHIELDS (BRITISH 1833-1911)PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN HOLDING A CONCH, POSSIBILY MATILDA BOOTH PencilSigned and dated '1868' (lower left)40 x 31cm (15½ x 12 in.)Provenance: Sim Fine Art, LondonFrom the estate of the Late David Pike, sold to benefit The Art Fund

    Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
  • Frederic Shields (1833-1911)
    Sep. 20, 2023

    Frederic Shields (1833-1911)

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    Frederic Shields (1833-1911) 'The Deceitful Venomous Tongue' - A study of Eve and the serpent signed 'F. Shields' (lower left) pen and ink on laid paper 32 x 11cm Provenance: The Maas Gallery, London, from whom acquired by the present owner Frederic James Shields was a Manchester painter, watercolourist and decorator whose artistic career was determined when he saw the works of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood at the Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition of 1857. He later became a close friend of both Rossetti and Ford Madox Brown. The present drawing is thought to be a design for the decorative scheme of the Chapel of the Ascension in Bayswater, which was destroyed in World War II and which was one of Shields' most important commissions. Framed 51 x 29.5cm

    Cheffins
  • FREDERIC JAMES SHIELDS (BRITISH 1833-1911)
    Sep. 12, 2023

    FREDERIC JAMES SHIELDS (BRITISH 1833-1911)

    Est: £1,000 - £2,000

    FREDERIC JAMES SHIELDS (BRITISH 1833-1911) FREDERIC JAMES SHIELDS (BRITISH 1833-1911) A study for "One Of Our Breadwatchers", c. 1865 Signed F.J.Shields (lower left). watercolour and gouache 17.8 x 26 cm PROVENANCE: Kenneth A. Lohf, New York. By descent to Paul Palmer, partner of the above (2002) and his descendants. Leslie Hindman Inc., USA, 27.09 2022, Lot 5. LITERATURE: Ernestine Mills, The Life and Letters of Frederic Shields (London, 1912), pp. 109-110. The present work a study for the painting now in the Manchester Art Gallery (c. 1866), inv. 1917.674.

    Chiswick Auctions
  • Frederic James Shields (British, 1833-1911) The invention of Art
    Jul. 05, 2023

    Frederic James Shields (British, 1833-1911) The invention of Art

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    Frederic James Shields (British, 1833-1911) The invention of Art signed and dated 'F.J.Shields/1898' (lower right) oil on canvas 55.9 x 66.4cm (22 x 26 1/8in).

    Bonhams
  • Frederic James Shields (British, 1833-1911) Young girl with lantern
    Jul. 05, 2023

    Frederic James Shields (British, 1833-1911) Young girl with lantern

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    Frederic James Shields (British, 1833-1911) Young girl with lantern signed and dated 'F J Shields 1862' watercolour and gouache 31.5 x 20cm (12 3/8 x 7 7/8in).

    Bonhams
  • FREDERICK JAMES SHIELDS - Kopie : Solomon Eagle.
    Oct. 22, 2022

    FREDERICK JAMES SHIELDS - Kopie : Solomon Eagle.

    Est: - €650

    FREDERICK JAMES SHIELDS - Kopie Solomon Eagle. Aquarell mit Deckfarben nach Shields’ um 1863 entstandenen Illustrationen zu Daniel Defoe, „A Journal to the Plague Year“. Mit dem Monogramm Shields’. Auf leichtem Karton. 71 x 50 cm. Mit winzigen Randbeschädigungen aufgezogen. Provenienz: Christie’s, London, Auktion 5876 (Victorian Pictures), 7.11.1997, Kat.-Nr. 33. [ms]

    Winterberg-Kunst
  • Tableaux Huile sur carton "Le Christ guérissant un aveugle". Signé en bas à droite F. Shields. Ec
    Oct. 12, 2022

    Tableaux Huile sur carton "Le Christ guérissant un aveugle". Signé en bas à droite F. Shields. Ec

    Est: €400 - €600

    Tableaux Huile sur carton "Le Christ guérissant un aveugle". Signé en bas à droite F. Shields. Ecole britannique. Dim.:+/-34,5x22cm. SHIELDS Frederick James (1833 - 1911)

    Vanderkindere
  • FREDERIC JAMES SHIELDS (BRITISH, 1833-1911) Golden Hair watercolour and bod
    Jul. 15, 2022

    FREDERIC JAMES SHIELDS (BRITISH, 1833-1911) Golden Hair watercolour and bod

    Est: £5,000 - £7,000

    FREDERIC JAMES SHIELDS (BRITISH, 1833-1911) Golden Hair watercolour and bodycolour on paper 12 1/2 x 15 5/8 in. (31.8 x 39.7 cm.)

    Christie's
  • FREDERICK SHIELDS (1833-1911) ENAMEL PLAQUE, CIRCA 1900
    Apr. 20, 2022

    FREDERICK SHIELDS (1833-1911) ENAMEL PLAQUE, CIRCA 1900

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    FREDERICK SHIELDS (1833-1911) ENAMEL PLAQUE, CIRCA 1900 enamel on copper, with gilt highlights, signed with monogram lower right, framed (12.5cm x 7cm)

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • FREDERICK JAMES SHIELDS (BRITISH 1833-1911) GIRL LOOKING OVER HIGH PARAPET
    Nov. 30, 2021

    FREDERICK JAMES SHIELDS (BRITISH 1833-1911) GIRL LOOKING OVER HIGH PARAPET

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    FREDERICK JAMES SHIELDS (BRITISH 1833-1911) GIRL LOOKING OVER HIGH PARAPET Signed with monogram (lower right), watercolour (16.5cm x 21.6cm (6.5in x 8.5in)) Provenance: With Abbott & Holder, London, March 1976.

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • Frederick James Shields British, 1833-1911 With Drooping Lids Veiling Her Clear Sweet Eyes...
    Sep. 28, 2021

    Frederick James Shields British, 1833-1911 With Drooping Lids Veiling Her Clear Sweet Eyes...

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Frederick James Shields British, 1833-1911 With Drooping Lids Veiling Her Clear Sweet Eyes... Inscribed on an old label affixed to the backing No 1 -/"With drooping lids/Veiling her clear sweet eyes/And heavy fall/Of golden hair unfilleted"/Fredk. J. Shields/Cornbrook Park/Manchester Tempera and watercolor on paper 12 1/2 x 15 5/8 inches (31.8 x 39.7 cm) Provenance: Charles Nicholls & Son, Manchester (possibly) C 

    DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • FREDERICK JAMES SHIELDS, A.R.W.S. (HARTLEPOOL 1833-1911 LONDON), Giuseppe Moto, violinist,
    Dec. 08, 2020

    FREDERICK JAMES SHIELDS, A.R.W.S. (HARTLEPOOL 1833-1911 LONDON), Giuseppe Moto, violinist,

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    FREDERICK JAMES SHIELDS, A.R.W.S. (HARTLEPOOL 1833-1911 LONDON) Giuseppe Moto, violinist charcoal heightened with white chalk on grey-blue paper 16 x 11 1/4 (40.7 x 28.5 cm.) ,

    Christie's
  • FREDERIC JAMES SHIELDS (1833-1911) ARTS & CRAFTS ENAMEL PLAQUE, CIRCA 1890 11cm diameter
    Apr. 03, 2019

    FREDERIC JAMES SHIELDS (1833-1911) ARTS & CRAFTS ENAMEL PLAQUE, CIRCA 1890 11cm diameter

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    FREDERIC JAMES SHIELDS (1833-1911) ARTS & CRAFTS ENAMEL PLAQUE, CIRCA 1890 of circular convex form, depicting mermaids on rocks, with a galleon in the distance, signed with artist's monogram, in a copper frame 11cm diameter

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • FREDERIC JAMES SHIELDS (BRITISH, 1833-1911) Cartoon for a fresco: ‘Eve, Cain and Abel
    Mar. 26, 2018

    FREDERIC JAMES SHIELDS (BRITISH, 1833-1911) Cartoon for a fresco: ‘Eve, Cain and Abel

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    FREDERIC JAMES SHIELDS (BRITISH, 1833-1911) Cartoon for a fresco: ‘Eve, Cain and Abel’ charcoal and pencil heightened with white 134 x 47.5cm (52 3/4 x 18 11/16in).

    Bonhams
  • Attributed to Frederic James Shields ARWS, British 1833-1911- Allegorical figures; oil on board, 17.7x15.3cm
    Dec. 06, 2017

    Attributed to Frederic James Shields ARWS, British 1833-1911- Allegorical figures; oil on board, 17.7x15.3cm

    Est: £200 - £300

    Attributed to Frederic James Shields ARWS, British 1833-1911- Allegorical figures; oil on board, 17.7x15.3cm

    Roseberys
  • Frederic James Shields ARWS, British 1833-1911- Study of a draped female figure; oil on panel, bears inscribed label attached to the reverse, 55x36.5cm Exhibited: City Art Gallery, Manchester, Exhibition of Work by Frederic Shields, 1907, according
    Dec. 06, 2017

    Frederic James Shields ARWS, British 1833-1911- Study of a draped female figure; oil on panel, bears inscribed label attached to the reverse, 55x36.5cm Exhibited: City Art Gallery, Manchester, Exhibition of Work by Frederic Shields, 1907, according

    Est: £500 - £700

    Frederic James Shields ARWS, British 1833-1911- Study of a draped female figure; oil on panel, bears inscribed label attached to the reverse, 55x36.5cm Exhibited: City Art Gallery, Manchester, Exhibition of Work by Frederic Shields, 1907, according to label attached to the reverse

    Roseberys
  • FREDERIC JAMES SHIELDS (1833-1911) ARTS & CRAFTS COPPER AND ENAMEL CASKET, CIRCA 1890 16cm wide, 8.5cm high
    Oct. 25, 2017

    FREDERIC JAMES SHIELDS (1833-1911) ARTS & CRAFTS COPPER AND ENAMEL CASKET, CIRCA 1890 16cm wide, 8.5cm high

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    FREDERIC JAMES SHIELDS (1833-1911) ARTS & CRAFTS COPPER AND ENAMEL CASKET, CIRCA 1890 of rectangular form, the hinged lid inset with enamelled panel depicting a faun playing pipes whilst sheep graze, the hinged clasp set with enamel cabochon and worked with interwoven leafy tendrils, the whole opening to reveal a wood lined interior, the angles with applied tapered brackets and riveted decoration, with an ashtray drawer to the front, stamped monogram to lid and clasp 16cm wide, 8.5cm high

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • FREDERIC JAMES SHIELDS, A.R.W.S. | Ananais, Azarias, Misael, design for a window
    Jul. 13, 2017

    FREDERIC JAMES SHIELDS, A.R.W.S. | Ananais, Azarias, Misael, design for a window

    Est: £4,000 - £6,000

    pen and ink over pencil

    Sotheby's
  • FREDERICK JAMES SHIELDS, A.R.W.S. - (1833-1911)
    Mar. 22, 2017

    FREDERICK JAMES SHIELDS, A.R.W.S. - (1833-1911)

    Est: £5,000 - £8,000

    FREDERICK JAMES SHIELDS, A.R.W.S. (1833-1911) St Matthew: Design for a stained glass window pencil and grey wash on buf paper 64 1/2 x 25 1/4 in. (163. 8 x 64. 2 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Frederick James Shields (1833-1911) British. A Young Girl Cutting Flowers, Watercolour, Signed with
    Jun. 11, 2015

    Frederick James Shields (1833-1911) British. A Young Girl Cutting Flowers, Watercolour, Signed with

    Est: £50 - £100

    Frederick James Shields (1833-1911) British. A Young Girl Cutting Flowers, Watercolour, Signed with Initials and Dated 1876, Unframed, 13” x 9.75”.

    John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Study for 'Death of the First-Born'
    Mar. 31, 2015

    Study for 'Death of the First-Born'

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Study for 'Death of the First-Born' pencil and white chalk 36.2 x 46.3cm (14 1/4 x 18 1/4in). Sold together with seven further works by the same hand laid down on six sheets, various sizes (7): i. Study for Christ's drapery from the Chapel of the Ascension ii. Study for Christ kneeling from the Chapel of the Ascension iii. Drapery study for two figures iv. Study of a male head, inscribed 'R Potter/aged 84' v. Study for 'It would be better a Millstone was hanged about his neck' from the Chapel of the Ascension vi. Study of Roman armour from the Chapel of Ascension vii. Study for the 'Raising of Lazarus' from the Chapel of the Ascension

    Bonhams
  • Study of a male head, thought to be Giuseppe Moto
    Mar. 31, 2015

    Study of a male head, thought to be Giuseppe Moto

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Study of a male head, thought to be Giuseppe Moto chalk 33 x 24.7cm (13 x 9 3/4in). Sold together with two further works by the same hand; A study of Giuseppe Moto, Violinist, chalk, 32 x 28.5cm (12 5/8 x 11 1/4in), unframed; Two studies of a male head, black and white chalk, 45 x 27cm (17 11/16 x 10 5/8in).(3)

    Bonhams
  • Five studies from the Chapel of the Ascension, including 'Judgement', 'The Malicious Babbler', 'Violence' and 'Deceit' three 32.5 x 15cm (12 13/16 x 5 7/8in), two 32.5 x 11cm (12 13/16 x 4 5/16in), all laid down on one sheet.
    Mar. 31, 2015

    Five studies from the Chapel of the Ascension, including 'Judgement', 'The Malicious Babbler', 'Violence' and 'Deceit' three 32.5 x 15cm (12 13/16 x 5 7/8in), two 32.5 x 11cm (12 13/16 x 4 5/16in), all laid down on one sheet.

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    Five studies from the Chapel of the Ascension, including 'Judgement', 'The Malicious Babbler', 'Violence' and 'Deceit' 'The Malicious Babbler' signed 'F. Shields' (lower left), 'Violence' signed 'F Shields.inv.' (lower left) and inscribed 'Violence' (lower right), 'Deceit' signed 'F Shields.inv.' (lower left) and inscribed 'Deciet' [sic] (lower right) pen and ink three 32.5 x 15cm (12 13/16 x 5 7/8in), two 32.5 x 11cm (12 13/16 x 4 5/16in), all laid down on one sheet.

    Bonhams
  • Books: FREDERIC SHIELDS: THE LIFE AND LETTERS OF
    Mar. 27, 2014

    Books: FREDERIC SHIELDS: THE LIFE AND LETTERS OF

    Est: £50 - £60

    Books: FREDERIC SHIELDS: THE LIFE AND LETTERS OF ... 1833 TO 1911, 1912, 1st edn, orig cl gt + MAX BEERBOHM: ROSSETTI AND HIS CIRCLE, 1922, 1st edn, orig cl, d/w (2)

    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers
  • Attributed to Frederic James Shields [1833-1911]-
    Jan. 21, 2014

    Attributed to Frederic James Shields [1833-1911]-

    Est: £500 - £700

    Attributed to Frederic James Shields [1833-1911]- 'What o'clock!', children in a meadow:- watercolour 25.5 x 49cm.

    Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
  • SHIELDS, FREDERIC JAMES
    Mar. 10, 2012

    SHIELDS, FREDERIC JAMES

    Est: - €1,200

    SHIELDS, FREDERIC JAMES 1833 Hartlepool - Wimbledon 1911 Die Prophezeiung - Figurengruppe vor der Akropolis in Athen Öl auf Holzplatte, 33,5 cm x 23 cm, unten rechts monogrammiert ‚FS', verso auf der Platte part. unleserlich bez. ‚Paul [...?] Athens [...?]Frederic Shields', Platte part. parkettiert, Rahmen.

    Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
  • Frederick James Shields (1833-1911)
    Nov. 10, 2011

    Frederick James Shields (1833-1911)

    Est: £2,000 - £4,000

    Frederick James Shields (1833-1911) Christ leads the Blind Man out of Bethsaida signed with monogram within a shield (lower left) pencil and watercolour heightened with bodycolour and with gum arabic 33 3/8 x 16 1/8 in. (84.8 x 41cm.)

    Christie's
  • FREDERICK JAMES SHIELDS A.R.W.S. (BRITISH 1833-1911) SKETCH FOR THE DRUMMER BOY'S DREAM 29cm x 48cm (11.4in x 18.9in)
    Nov. 01, 2011

    FREDERICK JAMES SHIELDS A.R.W.S. (BRITISH 1833-1911) SKETCH FOR THE DRUMMER BOY'S DREAM 29cm x 48cm (11.4in x 18.9in)

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    FREDERICK JAMES SHIELDS A.R.W.S. (BRITISH 1833-1911) SKETCH FOR THE DRUMMER BOY'S DREAM Signed with monogram and inscribed, watercolour 29cm x 48cm (11.4in x 18.9in)

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • Frederick James Shields A.R.W.S. (1833-1911),
    Nov. 11, 2009

    Frederick James Shields A.R.W.S. (1833-1911),

    Est: £100 - £120

    Frederick James Shields A.R.W.S. (1833-1911), "Bread Ration in Secret is Sweet", monogrammed, titled and signed on verso, watercolour, 15.5 x 9cm.; 6 x 3.5in.

    Wilson55
  • Frederick James Shields, A.R.W.S. (1833-1911)
    Nov. 08, 2009

    Frederick James Shields, A.R.W.S. (1833-1911)

    Est: £400 - £600

    Frederick James Shields, A.R.W.S. (1833-1911) Study of a child's head black and white chalk 14¾ x 12 in. (37.5 x 30.5 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Frederick James Shields (British, 1833-1911) Study for a panel at the Chapel of the Ascension, Bayswater Road, London
    Jun. 02, 2009

    Frederick James Shields (British, 1833-1911) Study for a panel at the Chapel of the Ascension, Bayswater Road, London

    Est: £600 - £800

    Study for a panel at the Chapel of the Ascension, Bayswater Road, London signed with artist's monogram (lower left), charcoal 23.7 x 19.1cm (9 5/16 x 7 1/2in).

    Bonhams
  • Frederick James Shields (British, 1833-1911) Allegory of summer
    Apr. 08, 2008

    Frederick James Shields (British, 1833-1911) Allegory of summer

    Est: £600 - £800

    Allegory of summer signed and dated 'F.J. Shields 1880' (lower left), wash 65.5 x 58.5cm (25 3/4 x 23in).

    Bonhams
  • Frederick James Shields (British, 1833-1911) Study of a child's head
    Feb. 19, 2008

    Frederick James Shields (British, 1833-1911) Study of a child's head

    Est: £700 - £900

    Study of a child's head chalk 27.5 x 25.5cm (10 13/16 x 10 1/16in).

    Bonhams
  • Knott Mill Fair, Manchester
    Nov. 15, 2007

    Knott Mill Fair, Manchester

    Est: £20,000 - £30,000

    Frederic James Shields (1833-1911) Knott Mill Fair, Manchester signed and dated 'Frederic Shields/89' (lower right) oil on canvas 53½ x 73 in. (135.9 x 185.4 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Frederick James Shields (British, 1833-1911)
    Jul. 24, 2007

    Frederick James Shields (British, 1833-1911)

    Est: £100 - £150

    Peasant boy with an apple, signed, watercolour and bodycolour, 24 x 17cm.

    Bonhams
  • Frederic Shields (1833-1911): 'Elijah fed by
    Jul. 07, 2007

    Frederic Shields (1833-1911): 'Elijah fed by

    Est: £200 - £400

    Frederic Shields (1833-1911): 'Elijah fed by ravens, watercolour signed, labelled verso 32cm x 16cm Provenance exh. Victorian Art Gallery Salford 1913

    David Duggleby
  • Frederick James Shields (British, 1833-1911)
    Jun. 19, 2007

    Frederick James Shields (British, 1833-1911)

    Est: £300 - £400

    Peasant boy with an apple, signed, watercolour and bodycolour, 24 x 17cm.

    Bonhams
  • Frederick James Shields, A.R.W.S. (1833-1911)
    Dec. 14, 2005

    Frederick James Shields, A.R.W.S. (1833-1911)

    Est: £200 - £300

    The tea party signed with monogram and inscribed 'A Tea Party' (lower left) red chalk 5 7/8 x 4 1/8 in. (14.9 x 10.5 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Frederick James Shields (British, 1833-1911)
    Sep. 13, 2005

    Frederick James Shields (British, 1833-1911)

    Est: -

    'A Song of Spring', signed with monogram and dated 1870, also titled and inscribed with artist's name on label attached verso, watercolour and pastel, 37.5 x 25.5

    Bonhams
  • Frederic James Shields A.R.W.S. (British, 1833-1911)
    Nov. 09, 2004

    Frederic James Shields A.R.W.S. (British, 1833-1911)

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    A Song of Spring signed with monogram and dated 1870 l.r. watercolour and pastel 38 x 25.5 cm. (15 x 10 in.)

    Bonhams
  • Frederick James Shields A.R.W.S., 'THE SKY LARK' Signed with monogram signed and inscribed on a label on the back board, watercolour and bodycolour, 25 x 17cm Provenance: Jonathan Simpson Esq., Bolton, Lancs 1907 Exhibited Manchester City Art Gallery
    Jul. 20, 2004

    Frederick James Shields A.R.W.S., 'THE SKY LARK' Signed with monogram signed and inscribed on a label on the back board, watercolour and bodycolour, 25 x 17cm Provenance: Jonathan Simpson Esq., Bolton, Lancs 1907 Exhibited Manchester City Art Gallery

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Frederick James Shields A.R.W.S., 'THE SKY LARK' Signed with monogram signed and inscribed on a label on the back board, watercolour and bodycolour, 25 x 17cm Provenance: Jonathan Simpson Esq., Bolton, Lancs 1907 Exhibited Manchester City Art Gallery (Frederick Shileds '907 No 29)

    Sworders
  • Frederic James Shields, A.R.W.S., (British, 1833-1911)
    Jun. 08, 2004

    Frederic James Shields, A.R.W.S., (British, 1833-1911)

    Est: £1,200 - £1,800

    The Skylark signed with monogram l.l. watercolour 25 x 17 cm. (9 3/4 x 6 3/4 in.) and a copy of 'The Life and Letters of Frederic Shields', (2).

    Bonhams
  • Frederic James Shields, A.R.W.S. (1833-1911)
    Jun. 03, 2004

    Frederic James Shields, A.R.W.S. (1833-1911)

    Est: £1,500 - £2,000

    Head study of a young girl with inscription 'Study of a head/by Frederic Shields/A.R.W.S./B.1833 died March 1911' (on a label attached to the backboard) black, red and white chalks, on grey paper 15 x 13 1/4 in. (38 x 33.5 cm.)

    Christie's
  • Frederick Shields (1833-1911) An Arts and Crafts copper and enamelled casket, 16cm wide, 9cm high, 9.5cm deep
    Apr. 21, 2004

    Frederick Shields (1833-1911) An Arts and Crafts copper and enamelled casket, 16cm wide, 9cm high, 9.5cm deep

    Est: £400 - £600

    Frederick Shields (1833-1911) An Arts and Crafts copper and enamelled casket, of rectangular form, the hinged lid inset with enamelled panel depicting a faun playing pipes whilst sheep graze, the hinged clasp set with enamel cabochon and worked with interwoven leafy tendrils, the whole opening to reveal a wood lined interior, the angles with applied tapered brackets and riveted decoration, with an ashtray drawer to the front, stamped monogram to lid and clasp 16cm wide, 9cm high, 9.5cm deep

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • Frederick James Shields, A.R.W.S. (1833-1911)
    Nov. 07, 2002

    Frederick James Shields, A.R.W.S. (1833-1911)

    Est: $1,550 - $2,325

    A cartoon for the high altar of the chapel of the Ascension, Bayswater Road numbered '157' (lower left) oil on canvas 441/2 x 26 in. (113 x 66 cm.) PROVENANCE Henry J. Murcott. EXHIBITION Manchester City Art Gallery, Exhibition of Works by Frederick Shields, 1907. NOTES Shields was a Manchester painter, watercolourist and decorator whose artistic career was determined when he saw the works of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood at the Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition of 1857. He later became a close friend of both Rossetti and Ford Madox Brown although his work, which is strongly realistic and religious in outlook, perhaps comes closest to Holman Hunt than any other Pre-Raphaelite artists. Although he often worked in watercolour and for many years exhibited at the Royal Watercolour Society his two most substantial commisions were mural decorations for the chapel at Eaton Hall, Cheshire, seat of the Dukes of Westminster, and the chapel of the Ascension, Bayswater Road. This oil is a cartoon for the high altar of the latter. The chapel was commissioned by Mrs Russell Gurney, widow of The Recorder of London, in the hope that it would provide a sanctuary for meditation away from the hubub of nearby Marble Arch. The chapel was designed by Herbert Horne in 1887 and although construction began in 1890, legal disputes ensured that it was not completed until 1910. Shields chose to decorate the interior with the principle scenes of Christ's life, and visited Italy in 1889 to gather material for the sequence. The fruits of this visit are clearly visible in the present work.

    Christie's
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