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Michael Dahl’s Petworth ‘Beauties’
No Longer Standing Legless

Two of the Petworth ‘Beauties’, formerly amputated due to the whims of an Earl, are now restored to their former glory. Conservation has been approved by the National Trust, with generous support from Philip Mould & Company.

Conservators work on Lady Rachel Russell, Duchess of Devonshire

Conservators work on Michael Dahl's portrait of Lady Rachel Russell, Duchess of Devonshire

Two exquisitely painted portraits, the so-called ‘Petworth Beauties’, by the Baroque artist Michael Dahl (1656/9-1743) are to go on display at Tate Britain as part of their upcoming exhibition, British Baroque: Power and Illusion (5th February – 19th April).

The two portraits come from the collection at Petworth House [National Trust], originally the southern seat of the influential Percy family and later an exemplary showcase of the English-Baroque having been transformed in the late-17th century by Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset (1667-1722) into an ostentatiously dramatic palace.

Dahl, a prominent Swedish artist who worked primarily in England for the duration of his career, was commissioned to paint the portraits of leading women at the late-Stuart court, with the aim of displaying them in the newly-conceived ‘Beauty Room’ at Petworth; work on which commenced in 1688.

The two portraits that are destined for the Tate exhibition depict Rachel Russell, Duchess of Devonshire (1674-1725) (c.1696) and Lady Mary Somerset, Duchess of Ormonde (1665-1733)(c.1690s). The two women were prominent figures at the Courts of King William and Queen Mary and later Queen Anne and highly respected women among the upper echelons of English aristocratic society. Their beauty was of course the dominant attribute of choice when considering the conception of the ‘Beauty room’ at Petworth and thus Dahl was the clear artist of choice, having established himself as the go-to painter of high society.

The Earl

'I will cut off their legs'

Curiously, but also regrettably, George O’Brien Wyndham, the 3rd Earl of Egremont (1751-1837), Petworth’s owner in the late-18th and early-19th centuries, had the legs of Lady Russell and Lady Somerset cut off and folded over the reverse of the canvas stretcher to make way for new paintings underneath them in the ‘Beauty room’ at Petworth.

Baroque, feminine beauty was compromised in favour of battle commemoration; the portraits reduced sizes from full-lengths to three-quarter-lengths having been justified by the Earl in order to have more hanging space for his pictures of Waterloo. The Earl’s now infamous exclamation ‘I will cut off their legs, I do not want their petticoats’ has now come to define the context surrounding this unfortunate decision.

Rachel Russell, Duchess of Devonshire (1674-1725) (c.1696)

Michael Dahl

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2019/aug/26/baroque-petworth-beauties-to-have-their-severed-legs-reinstated

Lady Mary Somerset, Duchess of Ormonde (1665-1733)(c.1690s)

Michael Dahl

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2019/aug/26/baroque-petworth-beauties-to-have-their-severed-legs-reinstated

Fortunately for posterity, those ordered to carry out the butchery of the splendid Dahl paintings did not discard the bottom sections of the canvasses but instead affixed them rather crudely with tacks and nails to the reverse side, hidden from view, but nonetheless lying in wait in case future custodians of Petworth wished to reaffix the lady’s legs.

This time has now arrived, and we are delighted to announce that with generous support from Philip Mould & Company, the National Trust have been able to carry out the restoration process and return the Duchesses to their former grandeur. J. Dimond Conservation have painstakingly restored the works and they will be on display at Tate Britain from Wednesday 5th February.

British Baroque: Power and Illusion will be at Tate Briatin from 5th February - 19th April

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Dancing on Drawings: Selected Works on Paper by Ambrose McEvoy
A Selling Exhibition

Ambrose McEvoy ARA (1877-1927) Double-sided self-portrait, c.1910 Pencil on paper 6 3/4 x 6 in (17.2 x 15.2 cm)

Following our highly successful loan exhibition Divine People: The Art of Ambrose McEvoy (1877-1927), we are delighted to announce that we will be exhibiting selected works on paper by McEvoy.

Dancing on Drawings includes sketches, studies and finished portraits available for sale with prices ranging from £3,000 to £20,000. The present collection is on display at the gallery from Monday 16 February until Friday 13 March 2020. It constitutes a curated selection of rarities and innovative works on paper, many of which are offered directly from the McEvoy Estate.

Ambrose McEvoy’s eccentric working methods shocked and intrigued many of his glamourous subjects. He was particularly imaginative when working in his favourite medium – watercolour. Smaller in scale and more briskly painted, McEvoy’s works on paper are amongst the purest distillations of his artistic thought processes and are typically more spontaneous and instinctive than his larger oil paintings.

McEvoy's Working Methods

'Dancing about on a drawing'

One of McEvoy’s most illuminating sitters, Daphne Pollen (née Baring), recounted her experience of sitting for the artist. Her description of McEvoy’s theatricality when working has left us with an enduring image of the artist:

“I once saw him dancing about on a drawing which had been under the tap and which he had put between sheets of blotting paper on the floor”

Ambrose McEvoy ARA(1877-1927) Ballet Girls, 1914 Signed lower left Watercolour and pencil on paper 15 x 10¼ in (38 x 26.5 cm)

McEvoy, the effervescent society portraitist whom art history had all but forgotten, is ripe for revaluation and we are thrilled to be showcasing some ofthe finest examples of his work on paper at the gallery over the coming month.

Key Details

When: 16 February – 13 March
Where: 18-19 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5LU
Works: All works in this exhibition are available for sale

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Philip''s country home

We are delighted to announce that we will be launching a series of live Instagram streams from 4pm Tuesday 24th March. During this difficult time of distancing and self-isolation, we think it is important to bring you closer to us through videos and blogs that we hope will provide a welcomed distraction.

Our ‘Art in Isolation’ series starts with Philip, who invites you into his house to see the more private side of his life and interests. This is an opportunity to see the paintings that tell the story of things he loves, starting with the house itself, and leading onto the impact of nature, as well as images that have simply turned his head throughout his career. The first film covers the Civil War period in which the house’s occupants played a notable part.

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‘Art in Isolation’ a series. 4pm Mondays-Thursdays (commencing Tuesday 24th March)
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Weekend highlights: 4pm Fridays, 09:00 am Saturdays and Sundays

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If you miss our live streams on Instagram, head to Facebook after each episode where you will be able to view the replay.

Youtube

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Philip Mould Online
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Blog series: Weekly highlights (varying days), Friday blog, New Acquisitions (varying days)

*For those of our clients hoping to attend the guest lecture ‘Life Stories from Chatsworth’ tomorrow at the gallery, please note that this has unfortunately been cancelled. The slide show from the talk will be available to view online from Wednesday.*

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Sir Cedric Lockwood Morris (1889-1982) Early Spring Plants, (1946) Signed and dated lower right ‘Cedric Morris/1946’; Oil on canvas 23 5/8 x 19 3/4 in (60 x 50 cm)

We are delighted to announce that our online-only selling exhibition The Call to the Country: Cedric Morris in Suffolk 1929-1950 will be live on our website from Monday 6th April.

This online exhibition will bring together sixteen still-life and landscape works by British artist, Sir Cedric Lockwood Morris (1889-1982), to explore the profound impact the English countryside had on one of the 20th century’s most accomplished painters of nature.

Call to the Country

Cedric Morris in Suffolk 1929-1950 [6th April - 31st May]

In 1929 Cedric Morris and his partner Arthur Lett-Haines left city life behind them and escaped to the countryside. Surrounded by the rolling hills of Suffolk, Morris'' creativity flourished - both on canvas and in his beloved gardens. The works in the exhibition document Morris’ life from the mid-1920s, throughout the uncertainty of the wartime years, until the mid-20th century.

Art in Isolation Video Series

In this series Philip invites you into his house to see the more private side of his life and interests. This is an opportunity to see the paintings that tell the story of things he loves, starting with the house itself, and leading onto the impact of nature, as well as images that have simply turned his head throughout his career. To find all previous episodes click one of the icons below.

Calling all young artists! Do you know a budding Monet under 12 who would relish the opportunity to have their painting in a frame worthy of Claude himself? Might you have the privilege of being acquainted with a mini Matisse whose work would hold their own amongst other great masters? Or, perhaps you’ve even witnessed the skill of a Picasso progeny at work? This is their chance to showcase their talent.

We are delighted to announce our involvement in Bourlet Framers'' Young Masters Art Prize, in support of the Cavell Nurses’ Trust. During this challenging time of isolation and distance, we think that it is important to harbour the creativity of the nation’s young artists. Bourlet are asking children aged 12 or younger to draw, scribble and create an artwork worthy of hanging in our London Gallery.

To enter, simply post a photo of the artwork on Instagram before Friday 1st May and use the hashtag #BourletYoungMasters. Philip will be one of the judges including , portrait artist Lorna May Wadsworth Wadsworth @Lorna_May_ and Painter Davina Jackson @artistmotherdj.

The winner will be announced on Tuesday 5th May. The winning artwork will be framed by Bourlet and hung on display at our Gallery. The crowned Young Master will also be awarded with a family trip to London to view their masterpiece alongside £150 spending money & £150 in CASS ART vouchers.

It is vital that we support our healthcare professionals throughout this time, so we encourage all participants to make a donation to the Cavell Nurses’ Trust in order to qualify for the prize. You don’t have to enter the competition to contribute so please give what you can and spread the word to help us raise our target of £10,000

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Competition prizes
A hand crafted Bourlet frame for their artwork
The artwork hung at our Gallery displayed amongst genuine Old Masters and Modern British works
A paid-for trip to London with their family to see the painting at our Gallery
A £150 Cass Art voucher
£150 spending money

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Exhibition Updates

Pioneers: 500 Years of Women in British Art

Dod Procter (1890-1972), Lydia, c. 1926, Oil on canvas

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Our exhibition Pioneers: 500 Years of Women in British Art opened two weeks ago and it has received a lot of attention in the press (see below). We are delighted to have sold several works, including two important paintings to prominent institutions. As the exhibition progresses, we will be publishing more videos and online content every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for those of you who cannot visit the exhibition in person, so do keep checking the website. A selection of our past videos can be found below.

Exhibition Content Catch-up

On Film

Making a Splash with Clara Birnberg

On Film

Mary Beale Painting in Focus

On Film

Levina Teerlinc at the Tudor Court

On Film

Dod Procter''s Lydia

On Film

Clare Sheridan''s sculpture of Gandhi

On Film

A Portrait by Lorna May Wadsworth

Exhibition Reviews

Smithsonian Magazine

By Meilan Solly

"A new show at London art gallery Philip Mould & Company seeks to spotlight Teerlinc and other overlooked female artists, drawing attention to their unheralded contributions through a sweeping survey of British history."

Antiques Trade Gazette

By Frances Allitt

"Philip Mould & Company offers one of the major tributes to female artists with its exhibition Pioneers: 500 Years of Women in British Art."

Panel Discussion | London Art Week

https://philipmould.com/news/118-london-art-week-panel-discussion-500-years-of-women-artists/

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For this talk Sacha Llewellyn (Independent Researcher and Curator, and Director, Liss Llewellyn Fine Art), Tania Sutton (Director, Osborne Samuel), Anthony Crichton-Stuart (Director, Agnews), Marco Fabio Apolloni (Director, Laocoon Gallery) and Ellie Smith (Research and Content Editor, Philip Mould & Company) will, together, examine how our perception of women artists has changed and how we are finally championing them. During the discussion, there will be a special focus on female artists over the last 100 years, and in particular the early to mid-20th century.

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Pall Mall

I am delighted to once again open our doors to the public, in adherence with current government guidelines. I say open, perhaps more ajar, but sufficient to receive a constant flow of friends and clients as we move from a prolonged phase of lock-down digital to again pressing the flesh – albeit covered elbows only. We begin the season with a pop-up exhibition on 19th Century British portraitist John Downman, available to view both in the gallery and online. We are able to assist with all enquiries via email and phone. Thank you for your continued support, we look forward to welcoming you back to 18-19 Pall Mall.
Philip Mould.

Exhibition Announcement

Downman in Vogue:

John Downman (1750-1824) Selling Exhibition

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As an artist, Downman was most successful when he limited himself to portraiture. The aristocratic and fashionable flocked to his studio almost as soon as he began his independent career.

Philip Mould & Company are pleased to present Downman in Vogue a selling exhibition showcasing five works by 19th Century British artist John Downman (1750-1824). On display from 18th September - 9th October, both in the gallery and online, this exhibition offers an insight into Downman’s ability to capture the fleeting extravagant fashions of his day which were often excluded from contemporary oil paintings.

An Introduction to John Downman

With Emma Rutherford, Portrait Miniatures Specialist

In this introductory talk, Emma Rutherford offers a glimpse into the life of John Downman, alongside the fashionable sitters who flocked to his studio.

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Pall Mall

Gallery Re-Opening 2nd December

We are thrilled to re-open our Pall Mall gallery after what has been a difficult time of distancing and isolation. We hope that you have all been staying safe and we look forward to welcoming you back into the gallery.

Art in Isolation

Series Two Catch Up

We have been overwhelmed by your supportive and positive responses to the second series of Art in Isolation. Catch up on all four episodes here:

Episode 1: Henry Moore
Episode 2: Gwen John
Episode 3: A Brush With Rebellion
Episode 4: Formal Love

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Pioneers: 500 Years of Women in British Art

Our exhibition Pioneers: 500 Years of Women in British Art has been extended until 17th December 2020. This exhibition explores and re-presents 500 years of pioneering female artists who have been central to the development of British Art. View the online exhibition here.

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Marking Time

Objects, People, and Their Lives, 1500-1800
By Edward Town and Angela McShane

An engaging account of the material world of early modern Britain as told through a unique collection of dated objects. From paintings to porringers, teapots to tape measures, the objects—and the stories they tell—offer a vivid sense of the lived experience of time, while providing a sweeping survey of the material world of early modern Britain.

Available to purchase here.

Divine People

The Art & Life of Ambrose McEvoy 1877-1927
By Erik Akers-Douglas, edited by Lawrence Hendra

Divine People: The Art & Life of Ambrose McEvoy was recently nominated for the William MB Berger Prize for British Art History 2020. The biography has also recently been reviewed by Louis Jebb for The Art Newspaper.

Divine People is the first major written study of McEvoy''s life and work and aims to firmly place this long-neglected artist back into the canon of 20th-century British art.

Available to purchase here.

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Pall Mall

John Smart (1741-1811) A portrait of a Gentleman, probably James Dunlop, 5th. of Garnkirk and of Tol(l) cross (1741-1816), dated 1770

Over seventy portrait miniatures representing four hundred years of this unique art form will be available for sale at the gallery from March 18. The exhibition will be an opportunity for collectors to acquire works by the most celebrated artists, including Nicholas Hilliard, Isaac and Peter Oliver, Samuel Cooper, John Smart and Richard Cosway.

Portrait enamels will also be included in the show, with examples by Jean Petitot Snr, Jeremiah Meyer and Henry Bone.

To accompany the exhibition, Sash Giles, curator of Decorative Arts at Chatsworth, will look at how portrait miniatures provide intimate insight into the lives of the residents of one of Britain’s grandest country houses.

Chatsworth Life Stories

Real people revealed in portraits and objects

Talk by Sash Giles, Curator of Decorative Art at Chatsworth House

March 24 14.30 – 16.00

Refreshments to be served following lecture

*Places are limited

RSVP to: rsvp@philipmould.com and await confirmation of availability

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All Portrait Miniatures on display will be available for purchase directly through the gallery.
A small selection of notable works will be available for purchase via our online gallery found at www.philipmould.com

Jean Petitot the Elder (1607-1691) A young Lady, wearing pink gown, over white chemise and lace shawl, pearls at her neck and in her hair, circa 1645. Enamel on Gold. Later gold frame with reeded edge. Oval, 1 5/8 in (40 mm) high

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The Philip Mould & Company gallery will be open by appointment from 15th June 2020. We look forward to welcoming clients back to the gallery. We are able to assist with all enquiries via email and phone as usual and are offering remote appointments supported by Zoom, on request.

Sir Oswald Birley (1880-1952) The Nurse (Margaret Elizabeth Barrett), (1921) Signed and dated top left ''To Edmond Barrett from Oswald Birley Dec 1921'', Oil on canvas

Masterpiece Online

The 11th Masterpiece Fair will be Online and this year we will be exhibiting some striking works, which stand as a testament to the development of fine art in Britain over the past 500 years. Masterpiece Online will enable guests to view works for sale on our exhibitors’ profile, watch engaging videos and attend talks and panel discussions online.

Masterpiece will launch on 22nd June to Patron and Preview Day guests. The fair will be open to all from 24th June. Visit Masterpiece Online here.

Masterpiece is partnering with Artsy to host the fair’s online viewing room. The Masterpiece micro site, which will run from 24th June to 8th July (preview access 22nd/23rd June) will echo the breadth of works of art usually on display at the fair. Visit the Artsy Microsite here.

We hope you can join us for our range of Exhibition Stand Talks which will be published online through Masterpiece Online, Instagram and our website:

25th June 5:00 pm

Beneath the Surface:
An Exquisite Tudor Face Emerges

26th June 5:00 pm

Masters in Miniature:
Hilliard and Oliver

27th June 11:00 am

Collecting Pre-Contemporary Art Online: New ways to look, learn and buy. Register here.

27th June 5:00 pm

A 20th Century Rediscovery:
The Nurse by Sir Oswald Birley

London Art Week Digital

3rd to 10th July 2020

This summer London Art Week is launching a new online platform, LAW DIGITAL. We will be showcasing 500 years of British Art in an online exhibition, which will bring together a collection of paintings from the striking extravagance of the Tudor period through to the radical modernism of Post-War Britain.
Join us from 3rd to 10th July 2020.

Art in Isolation

Series finale

Our popular ‘Art in Isolation’ series, in which Philip discussed works of art in his home, concluded this week. We’ve been delighted by your responses and touched by the level of engagement with our ‘Call to Camera’ editions of Art in Isolation, in which you sent in your own photographs of the artworks you are currently isolating with.
Catch up on the series here.

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Portrait Miniatures A Selling Exhibition

John Smart (1741-1811) Gentleman in a powdered wig and green jacket, 1770 Signed with initials and dated ‘JS/ 1770’ Watercolour on ivory gold bracelet clasp frame (probably the original) Oval, 1 1/2 in (40 mm) high

Next week we will open our portrait miniatures selling exhibition – simultaneously in the gallery and online – on Wednesday 18 March. This will be an opportunity for collectors to acquire new additions, with seventy new portrait miniatures available, prices ranging from £1000.

Highlights include enamels, with a magnificent portrait of Frederick Duke of York, in the original presentation frame, probably acquired by his brother George IV in 1827 (fig. 1). Much earlier examples include a portrait of young woman in pink by Jean Petitot, enamelled circa 1645 (fig. 2).

Following the royal theme, a drawing of George IV as Prince of Wales by his principal image-maker, Richard Cosway shows the prince as ‘defender of the nation’ in armour (fig. 3).

Several drawings by John Smart are also for sale, the stunning ‘Mrs Fitzhughes’ in a blue and yellow ‘Van Dyck’ gown. Examples by artists rarely seen are also in this exhibition – Alexander Cooper, younger brother of Samuel, who spent much of his career abroad, is represented with a portrait of the young red-headed noble Philip Herbert, 5th Earl of Pembroke. A portrait of the ambitious Louis de Dufort, 2nd Earl of Feversham, is shown by the seventeenth century artist Werner Hassel, who worked with the oil painter Godfrey Kneller.

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Selected Highlight

Fig. 1

Henry Bone, (1877-1927) | Prince Frederick Duke of York and Albany, (1827) | Enamel, 18 x 14 cm

Selected Highlight

Fig. 2

Jean Petitot the Elder, (1607 - 1691) | A young Lady, wearing pink gown, over white chemise and lace shawl, pearls at her neck and in her hair, (c. 1645) | Enamel on Gold in later gold frame with reeded edge | Oval, 1 5/8 in (40 mm) high

Selected Highlight

Fig. 3

Richard Cosway, (1742-1821) | George, Prince of Wales, later King George IV (1762-1830), in armour with the sash of the Order of the Garter, (c. 1800-1810) | Labels and inscriptions on the reverse ''King George 4th/ by/ Cosway./ This portrait was/ given by the King/ to my mother the/ Countess of Mornington/ PW'' | Watercolour and pencil on card in shaped gilded frame, with cypher of George IV and royal crown above | 4 2/5 x 3 in (113 x 76 mm)

Chatsworth Life Stories

Real people revealed in portraits and objects

Talk by Sash Giles, Curator of Decorative Art at Chatsworth House

March 24 14.30 – 16.00

Refreshments to be served following lecture

*Places are limited

RSVP to: rsvp@philipmould.com and await confirmation of availability

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Gerald Leslie Brockhurst 1890-1978 Portrait of Anais, the Artist''s Wife c.1915 Oil on canvas 20 x 24 inches 51 x 61 cms

Beginning a collection, or expanding an existing collection into new realms and genres, can be daunting. In recognition of this, the gallery is launching New Collectors, a new section of the website dedicated to assisting perceptive new collectors, offering assistance in buying, condition, hanging, display and associated literature. New Collectors includes a considered collection which combines a curated selection of nine Portrait Miniatures by top tier miniaturists with nine Modern British works on paper by innovative Modern Masters.

''Art is a never ending source of sustenance and pleasure. In the domestic spaces I occupy it forever uplifts, delights, provokes and accompanies me. Life now without it would be unthinkable, and I want other people to share in the richness that it can offer. New Collectors is a way of crossing the threshold with our support.'' Philip Mould

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Modern Masters

Starting a collection of Modern British art by Lawrence Hendra

In recent years the market for 20th century British art has seen significant growth with top-tier works exchanging hands for vast sums. Nevertheless, it is still possible to acquire interesting works by highly respected artists at lower, more affordable levels. We are delighted to share our expertise in this area and to present our clients with such a strong selection of carefully chosen works by some of our favourite 20th century British artists.

Ambrose McEvoy ARA (1877-1927) Ballet Girls, 1914 Signed lower left Watercolour and pencil on paper 15 x 10¼ in (38 x 26.5 cm) (MN1037)

Portrait Miniatures

An Overview by Emma Rutherford, Portrait Miniatures Specialist

Painted for personal, political or diplomatic reasons, miniatures have been collected since they first emerged in the 1520s. Although the prices charged by top tier miniaturists were closely aligned to their equals in oil in their day, now it is possible to buy a framed portrait miniature of a named sitter by the likes of the renowned artist Richard Cosway for under £5000. We are excited to share with you some wonderful examples be leading artists for appealing prices.

Andrew Robertson (1777-1845) A Lady, probably Frances Maria Kelly (1790-1882) wearing a coral coloured dress trimmed with white lace, 1812. Signed on the obverse and reverse: ''painted by/A. Robertson/33 Gerrard Str/181'' set in gilt-metal mount and frame. Watercolour on ivory in gilt-metal mount and frame. Oval, 3 in (76.2 mm) high

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Wishing You a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year

Thank you for your continued support throughout this unpredictable year. It has been a pleasure to witness the art world and its community collectively adapt during this strange time. In the face of uncertainty, we are thankful to be able to celebrate the highlights of 2020.

Exhibitions

Divine People

The Art of Ambrose McEvoy

This time last year, our exhibition Divine People: The Art of Ambrose McEvoy celebrated the art of the Roaring Twenties through the works of society portrait painter Ambrose McEvoy. Since then, the accompanying publication, edited by Lawrence Hendra (Head of Research), was nominated for the William MB Berger Prize for British Art History 2020.

Vanessa Bell (1879-1961) Self Portrait, c. 1952

Pioneers

500 Years of Women in British Art

We ended the year with our most recent exhibition, Pioneers: 500 Years of Women in British Art. This exhibition explored the history of female artists in Britain who defied the status-quo. Click this link for more information on the exhibition and all the related content; including essays, videos and blogs.

Art Fairs

This year we saw the reconfiguration of the physical art fair transform into an online spectacle. Philip Mould & Company were delighted to exhibit as part of the online community with both Masterpiece and London Art Week. Both fairs sought innovative ways to accommodate a collective sense of community and atmosphere which would have otherwise been lost had it not been for the panel talks, interviews, podcasts and online content published throughout the duration of each fair.

New Collectors

Andrew Robertson (1777-1845) A Lady, probably Frances Maria Kelly, 1812

We are not the first to suggest that 2020 has prompted an acceleration in digital adoption and understanding; this includes the purchasing of art viewed online. In order to facilitate this increasing change in purchasing trends, Philip Mould & Company launched a guide to those who might be looking to start a collection, purchase their first artwork, or offer advice for those who have never previously bought a work ‘sight unseen’.

Visit the guide here or browse the collection here.

For further advice and information on buying pre-contemporary work online, watch this panel discussion ‘Collecting Pre-Contemporary Art Online | New ways to look, learn and buy’.

Art in Isolation

During the months of lockdown, Philip invited you into his home to explore the history of some of the highlights from his private collection at Duck End House, Oxfordshire. We have been delighted and touched by your kind words of encouragement and enthusiastic response to both series of Art in Isolation. We would like to thank you for your continual kindness throughout this difficult year.

To catch up on all past episodes, click here.

Henry Moore (1898-1986) Seated Nude, 1928

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Michael Dahl’s Petworth ‘Beauties’ No Longer Standing Legless

Two of the Petworth ‘Beauties’, formerly amputated due to the whims of an Earl, are now restored to their former glory. Conservation has been approved by the National Trust, with generous support from Philip Mould & Company.

The Earl

'I will cut off their legs'

Rachel Russell, Duchess of Devonshire (1674-1725) (c.1696)

Michael Dahl

Lady Mary Somerset, Duchess of Ormonde (1665-1733)(c.1690s)

Michael Dahl

Dancing on Drawings: Selected Works on Paper by Ambrose McEvoyA Selling Exhibition

McEvoy's Working Methods

'Dancing about on a drawing'

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Youtube

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Call to the Country

Cedric Morris in Suffolk 1929-1950 [6th April - 31st May]

Exhibition Updates

Pioneers: 500 Years of Women in British Art

Exhibition Content Catch-up

On Film

Making a Splash with Clara Birnberg

On Film

Mary Beale Painting in Focus

On Film

Levina Teerlinc at the Tudor Court

On Film

Dod Procter''s Lydia

On Film

Clare Sheridan''s sculpture of Gandhi

On Film

A Portrait by Lorna May Wadsworth

Exhibition Reviews

Smithsonian Magazine

By Meilan Solly

Antiques Trade Gazette

Antiques Trade Gazette

By Frances Allitt

Panel Discussion | London Art Week

Downman in Vogue:

John Downman (1750-1824) Selling Exhibition

As an artist, Downman was most successful when he limited himself to portraiture. The aristocratic and fashionable flocked to his studio almost as soon as he began his independent career.

An Introduction to John Downman

With Emma Rutherford, Portrait Miniatures Specialist

Gallery Re-Opening 2nd December

Art in Isolation

Series Two Catch Up

Pioneers: 500 Years of Women in British Art

Have You Read?

Marking Time

Objects, People, and Their Lives, 1500-1800By Edward Town and Angela McShane

Divine People

The Art & Life of Ambrose McEvoy 1877-1927By Erik Akers-Douglas, edited by Lawrence Hendra

Chatsworth Life Stories

Real people revealed in portraits and objects

London Art Week Digital

3rd to 10th July 2020

Art in Isolation

Series finale

Selected Highlight

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Chatsworth Life Stories

Real people revealed in portraits and objects

Wishing You a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year

Exhibitions

Divine People

The Art of Ambrose McEvoy

Michael Dahl’s Petworth ‘Beauties’
No Longer Standing Legless

Dancing on Drawings: Selected Works on Paper by Ambrose McEvoy
A Selling Exhibition

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Objects, People, and Their Lives, 1500-1800
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The Art & Life of Ambrose McEvoy 1877-1927
By Erik Akers-Douglas, edited by Lawrence Hendra