Lot Essay
W. H. Wheelwright is known for his depictions of coaching and hunting scenes. He exhibited at the Dudley Gallery between 1878 and 1880, and so was presumably also an illustrator
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A groom preparing a carriage outside stables; and A carriage waiting at the steps of a house
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W. H. Wheelwright (Fl.1857-1897)
A groom preparing a carriage outside stables; and A carriage waiting at the steps of a house
the former signed and dated 'W. H. Wheelwright/1878' (lower right); and the latter signed and dated 'W. H. Wheelwright/1879' (lower right)
oil on canvas, unframed
22¾ x 32¼ in. (57.8 x 81.9 cm.); and 23½ x 33¼ in. (59.7 x 84.4 cm.)
a pair (2)
A groom preparing a carriage outside stables; and A carriage waiting at the steps of a house
the former signed and dated 'W. H. Wheelwright/1878' (lower right); and the latter signed and dated 'W. H. Wheelwright/1879' (lower right)
oil on canvas, unframed
22¾ x 32¼ in. (57.8 x 81.9 cm.); and 23½ x 33¼ in. (59.7 x 84.4 cm.)
a pair (2)
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