JOHN SEYMOUR LUCAS R.A. (UK 1849 - 1923)
HEAD - 'ENGLAND'
OIL ON PANEL
PAINTING SIZE : 24CM X 18CM
FRAMED SIZE : 52,5CM X 47,5CM
PAINTING CONDITION : GOOD NO DAMAGE TO REPORT, SMALL PINHOLE TO TOP LEFT CORNER
FRAME CONDITION : AGE RELATED WARE & PARTIAL LOSS OF MOULDING EMBELLISHMENTS
THE PAINTING IS ACCOMPANIED WITH A LEZARD & COMPANY AUCTION CATALOG 5 FEB 1945
JOHN LUCAS SEYMOUR WAS APPOINTED ARTIST BY ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS, UK
Lezard & Company was the first Auction House established in South Africa
Est. Johannesburg CBD, 1889
PROVENANCE : my client inherited form her great grandmother, who purchased on auction from Lezard & Company (JHB) 1945 (Catalogue Of Twenty Exquisite Paintings)
The painting is accompanied with a Lezard & Company auction catalog 5 feb 1945 (Catalogue Of Twenty Exquisite Paintings), as per catalogue - 'A collection of paintings of J F Firth Esq and bequeathed by him to his grandson, the present owner, who for many reasons, has found it expedient to part with this rare and interesting Treasury'
The painting was used on the cover of the Lezard & Company auction catalog 5 feb 1945 (Catalogue Of Twenty Exquisite Paintings)
The painting is catalogued in Lezard & Company auction catalog 5 feb 1945 (Catalogue Of Twenty Exquisite Paintings), Oils, Painting #2 - 'This particular fine head is one of a set of four commissioned subjects representative of England, Scotland, Ireland & Wales'.
John Seymour Lucas (1849-1923) was a renowned British artist and Royal Academician, celebrated for his captivating historical and genre paintings. Born in London, UK, Lucas was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy (ARA) in 1878 and a full Royal Academician (RA) in 1898. His works, characterized by meticulous attention to detail and a strong sense of narrative, often explored themes from British history, literature, and everyday life. Lucas's paintings are held in high esteem for their technical skill, warmth, and insight into the human experience. His contributions to British art earned him a distinguished place among his contemporaries, and his legacy continues to delight audiences today.