A picture in itself

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JESSICA HAYLLAR (BRITISH, 1858-1940)
A picture in itself
signed and dated 'Jessica Hayllar 1881' (lower left) and further signed and inscribed 'A picture in itself./ Miss Jessica Hayllar/ Castle Priory/ Wallingford.' (on a label attached to the reverse)
oil on panel
8 ¼ x 6 in. (20.9 x 15.2 cm.)

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This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.

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Lot Essay

Jessica Hayllar was the eldest daughter of the artist James Hayllar (1829–1920), who helped to hone her considerable artistic talents. The majority of her paintings derived their inspiration from the interiors of Castle Priory, where the family lived in Wallingford, on the Thames. The house was sumptuously furnished, seen in the present work, which reveals Hayllar’s exquisite eye for detail and confidence in using a strong colour palette.

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