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Sidney Richard Percy aka Sidney Richard Percy Williams (English, 1821-1886), oil on canvas painting entitled Capel Curig, Wales, depicting cows grazing at the edge of body of water while a man and woman converse on the upper bank. Low mountains rise in the distance. Unsigned. Antique Rococo style carved and burnished frame with artist’s name and the title lettered lower front, center. Additionally titled with artist’s name and label for Cooling Galleries Ltd., London, en verso of canvas, and faint stamp on stretcher (…Roberson?) . Sight 23 in. H x 34 1/2 in. W. Frame: 31 in. H x 42 1/2 in. W. Biography: Sidney Richard Percy was born Sidney Richard Percy Williams, the fifth son of the landscape painter Edward Williams (1781-1855). His extended family included several painters, such as James Ward and George Morland, and he dropped his last name “Williams” to distinguish himself from other painters in his family. Percy was known for his detailed scenes of grazing cattle and enjoyed popular success in his lifetime. He exhibited frequently at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the British Institution, and the Suffolk Street Gallery of the Society of British Artists. One of his patrons was Prince Albert, who gifted Percy’s “View of Llyn Dulyn, North Wales,” which was exhibited at the Royal Academy, to his wife Queen Victoria. It remains in the Royal Collection.
PROVENANCE:
The estate (Irrevocable Trust) of Waltraut H. Mizell, Nashville, TN.
CONDITION:
Lined. Craquelure throughout. About a half dozen areas of retouch/repairs to sky area, up to 2″L. There is a 1 inch long repaired tear in mountain area. Frame may be original and is in good condition with scattered minor areas of wear and repair.
