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162. WILLIAM ALAN MENZIES (BRITISH, 1865–1929).

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WILLIAM ALAN MENZIES (BRITISH, 1865–1929).
162. 5468331. WILLIAM ALAN MENZIES (BRITISH, 1865–1929).

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after E. Fuchs, half length portrait of Field Marshal the Right Honourable Garnet Joseph (1833–1913), Viscount Wolseley, KP, GCB, OM, GCMG, Colonel in Chief of the Royal Irish Regiment, depicting Wolseley in ceremonial uniform with decorations, inscribed verso "Lord Wolseley F.M 1905 after E Fuchs by w a Menzies, with artist's label, 94 by 74cm, in a plain gilt frame, 116 by 95cm.

Notes: One of Victorian Britain’s foremost military commanders and reformers, Wolseley served as Commander-in-Chief of the British Army from 1895 to 1901 and played a leading role in its modernisation. His national significance is reflected in the imposing bronze equestrian statue by Sir William Goscombe John at Horse Guards Parade, London.
His extensive military career encompassed service in Burma, the Crimea, India and China, and command of expeditions in Canada and Africa. His reputation for efficiency entered everyday language through the expression “All Sir Garnet”, meaning everything was in order.
His influence extended into popular culture: he was an inspiration for Major-General Stanley in Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance, whose celebrated song describes “the very model of a modern Major-General”.
From the Irish branch of the Wolseley family, the sitter adds a significant military and cultural connection to this ancestral collection. The portrait offers particular interest to collectors of British military history, Victorian portraiture and Gilbert and Sullivan memorabilia.

Condition

The painting has been folded at the top to fit the frame, minor scuff top left, scuffs to frame.

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162. 5468331. WILLIAM ALAN MENZIES (BRITISH, 1865–1929).

Description

after E. Fuchs, half length portrait of Field Marshal the Right Honourable Garnet Joseph (1833–1913), Viscount Wolseley, KP, GCB, OM, GCMG, Colonel in Chief of the Royal Irish Regiment, depicting Wolseley in ceremonial uniform with decorations, inscribed verso "Lord Wolseley F.M 1905 after E Fuchs by w a Menzies, with artist's label, 94 by 74cm, in a plain gilt frame, 116 by 95cm.

Notes: One of Victorian Britain’s foremost military commanders and reformers, Wolseley served as Commander-in-Chief of the British Army from 1895 to 1901 and played a leading role in its modernisation. His national significance is reflected in the imposing bronze equestrian statue by Sir William Goscombe John at Horse Guards Parade, London.
His extensive military career encompassed service in Burma, the Crimea, India and China, and command of expeditions in Canada and Africa. His reputation for efficiency entered everyday language through the expression “All Sir Garnet”, meaning everything was in order.
His influence extended into popular culture: he was an inspiration for Major-General Stanley in Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance, whose celebrated song describes “the very model of a modern Major-General”.
From the Irish branch of the Wolseley family, the sitter adds a significant military and cultural connection to this ancestral collection. The portrait offers particular interest to collectors of British military history, Victorian portraiture and Gilbert and Sullivan memorabilia.

Condition

The painting has been folded at the top to fit the frame, minor scuff top left, scuffs to frame.

Sale

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House
Batemans of Stamford
Address

The Saleroom
Ryhall Road
Stamford
PE9 1XF
United Kingdom

Placement
The Saleroom (Downstairs)
Catalogue no
162

November Curated & Collectable Sale

Batemans present their November Curated & Collectable Sale, offering art, jewellery, silver, ceramics and collectables.

Including an incredible collection of British portraiture from the 17th century onwards, led by a work by John Russell RA, alongside portraits from the circles of Sir Godfrey Kneller and Joseph Highmore and a follower of Sir Peter Lely. Further works include pieces by Edmond Brock, William Alan Menzies, Patrick Nasmyth, Frank Spenlove-Spenlove and George Peter Alexander Healy, as well as an interesting Japanese Kanō school painting.

Jewellery includes diamond, sapphire and gold rings, sovereign rings and mounted sovereigns, charm bracelets, a spectacular 19th century diamond and pearl brooch, and Georg Jensen silver jewellery. There are also wristwatches by Cartier, Omega and Baume & Mercier. Silver highlights include an incredible Victorian tankard inset with over 1000 years of British coins, a rare Edwardian mechanical pig bell, and George III fruit basket.

Several incredible objects d'art are offered, including a wonderful late 19th century Viennese silver-gilt and enamel table clock by Hermann Böhm - a thing of extremely high quality and beauty. Also a rare George III pocket globe in shagreen case, and a Chinese carved jade bowl looks set to attract serious competition when it goes under the hammer on 3rd November.

Ceramics and glass range from 18th century Chinese porcelain and an early 19th century Bloor Derby dessert service to a Troika ‘Wheelbase’ vase and a Lalique Ganymede champagne cooler. There is also a large collection of Royal Crown Derby paperweights, being the second part of one private collection we have handled.

The sale also features a signed copy of Houdini’s The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin, , a late 19th century violin and two violas, and bronze sculptures by Andrew Glasby. You’ll also find a 1970s De Sede buffalo leather sofa, oak country furniture, longcase clocks, militaria, dolls’ houses and classical CD box sets.

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