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Property from a Private Collection
Attributed to John Baker, R.A.
London 1736–1771
A pair of floral still lifes featuring roses, tulips, narcissi and other flowers in sculpted vases
oil on canvas, a pair
unframed: 64 x 54 cm.; 25¼ x 21¼ in.
framed: 81 x 68.5 cm.; 31⅞ x 27 in.
(2)
Catalogue note
John Baker, R.A. (1736–1771), one of the founding members of the Royal Academy, began his career as a coach-painter before dedicating himself to the painting of flowers. His works are incredibly rare, with only a handful of examples being known. His most impressive surviving canvas is a still life in the collections of the Royal Academy, donated in 1772 by the artist's friend, Charles Catton the Elder, R.A. (1728–1798). This pair, which bear very old labels on the reverse indicating Baker as their author, are closer to a floral still life which was sold in these rooms in 1996.1
Infra-red imaging shows evidence of pentimenti in the background of both works, with flowers which have been removed from the final compositions.
1 London, Sotheby's, 13 November 1996, lot 130 for £10,350.
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Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Attributed to John Baker, R.A.
London 1736–1771
A pair of floral still lifes featuring roses, tulips, narcissi and other flowers in sculpted vases
oil on canvas, a pair
unframed: 64 x 54 cm.; 25¼ x 21¼ in.
framed: 81 x 68.5 cm.; 31⅞ x 27 in.
(2)
Catalogue note
John Baker, R.A. (1736–1771), one of the founding members of the Royal Academy, began his career as a coach-painter before dedicating himself to the painting of flowers. His works are incredibly rare, with only a handful of examples being known. His most impressive surviving canvas is a still life in the collections of the Royal Academy, donated in 1772 by the artist's friend, Charles Catton the Elder, R.A. (1728–1798). This pair, which bear very old labels on the reverse indicating Baker as their author, are closer to a floral still life which was sold in these rooms in 1996.1
Infra-red imaging shows evidence of pentimenti in the background of both works, with flowers which have been removed from the final compositions.
1 London, Sotheby's, 13 November 1996, lot 130 for £10,350.
Additional Notices & Disclaimers
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
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Property from a Private Collection
Attributed to John Baker, R.A.
London 1736–1771
A pair of floral still lifes featuring roses, tulips, narcissi and other flowers in sculpted vases
oil on canvas, a pair
unframed: 64 x 54 cm.; 25¼ x 21¼ in.
framed: 81 x 68.5 cm.; 31⅞ x 27 in.
(2)
Catalogue note
John Baker, R.A. (1736–1771), one of the founding members of the Royal Academy, began his career as a coach-painter before dedicating himself to the painting of flowers. His works are incredibly rare, with only a handful of examples being known. His most impressive surviving canvas is a still life in the collections of the Royal Academy, donated in 1772 by the artist's friend, Charles Catton the Elder, R.A. (1728–1798). This pair, which bear very old labels on the reverse indicating Baker as their author, are closer to a floral still life which was sold in these rooms in 1996.1
Infra-red imaging shows evidence of pentimenti in the background of both works, with flowers which have been removed from the final compositions.
1 London, Sotheby's, 13 November 1996, lot 130 for £10,350.
Additional Notices & Disclaimers
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Attributed to John Baker, R.A.
London 1736–1771
A pair of floral still lifes featuring roses, tulips, narcissi and other flowers in sculpted vases
oil on canvas, a pair
unframed: 64 x 54 cm.; 25¼ x 21¼ in.
framed: 81 x 68.5 cm.; 31⅞ x 27 in.
(2)
Catalogue note
John Baker, R.A. (1736–1771), one of the founding members of the Royal Academy, began his career as a coach-painter before dedicating himself to the painting of flowers. His works are incredibly rare, with only a handful of examples being known. His most impressive surviving canvas is a still life in the collections of the Royal Academy, donated in 1772 by the artist's friend, Charles Catton the Elder, R.A. (1728–1798). This pair, which bear very old labels on the reverse indicating Baker as their author, are closer to a floral still life which was sold in these rooms in 1996.1
Infra-red imaging shows evidence of pentimenti in the background of both works, with flowers which have been removed from the final compositions.
1 London, Sotheby's, 13 November 1996, lot 130 for £10,350.
Additional Notices & Disclaimers
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
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