Lot 126
126
Henry Nelson O'Neil, A.R.A. (1817-1880)
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Henry Nelson O'Neil, A.R.A. (1817-1880)

Consulting the astrologer

Details
Henry Nelson O'Neil, A.R.A. (1817-1880)
Consulting the astrologer
signed and dated 'H.N.O'Neil. 1849' (lower left)
oil on canvas
24 1/8 x 35 7/8 in. (61.2 x 91.2 cm.)
Literature
Art Journal, 1849, p. 171.
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy, 1849, no. 332.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

Lot Essay

The Art Journal reported on this picture as follows: 'Three figures enter into this composition - two ladies and the astrologer - the last being on the right reading the star of one of the ladies, who in alarm at what she hears, grasps the arm of her companion. In every part of this picture the most elaborate execution prevails: of the features and the hands it may be said that they are too much refined upon. The draperies and accessories all share the same care. The narrative is clear and pointed'.

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