William Orpen

Description: Sir William Orpen, R.A., R.H.A. (Irish, 1878-1931) Portrait of a lady, believed to be Lady Berkeley oil on canvas, signed 'Orpen' top left 35 x 24 3/4in. (89 x 63cm.) * According to the story passed down through the Burkhardt family, this was the last portrait painted by Orpen, discovered on the easel in his studio after his death in 1931. A paper label to the frame verso is inscribed "Property of Sir. W. Orpen" in ink.

Lot 261 Property of Various Owners Sir William Orpen (British 1878-1931) Bearded Man in Antique Costume Signed Orpen l.r. also inscribed "Bearded Man in Antique Costume"/Sir William Orpen/British 1878-1931/signed Orpen (lr)/charcoal on paper/Provenance: Vincent Price Collection on paper label affixed to verso Charcoal on paper; apparently in good condition. Framed.* 14 x 11 in (35.6 x 27.9 cm) Estimate $1,000-2,000 Weschler's provides written condition reports, upon request, for any lot in our auctions. Such a condition report is provided as a courtesy to our clients and should in no instance replace first hand inspection by a prospective buyer or his/her agent. All property is sold "as is" in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph 3 of Conditions of Sale. Neither Weschler's nor the consignor makes any express or implied warranty or representation as to the condition of any lot offered for sale, and no statement made at any time, whether oral or written, shall constitute such a warranty or representation.

Sale 75 Lot 1385 SIR WILLIAM N. MONTAGUE ORPEN R.A. (Ireland/England, 1878-1931). A STUDY IN BROWN, oil on canvas. - Framed, 10 in. x 14 in. Estimate $15,000-30,000 Very sensitive, spontaneous, freely painted portrait studies in brown of two views of the face of a young boy. Brass plaque on the center front of the frame states: "Sir William Orpen." A relatively thick label on the verso, quite possibly that of the artist, states "Sir William Orpen, R.A."

Sir William Orpen, R.A., R.H.A. (1878-1931) Portrait of Ethel de Pass signed and dedicated 'TO MICHEL SALAMAN IN/MEMORY OF EARLY DAYS/WILLIAM ORPEN' (lower right) oil on canvas 39¾ x 31¾ in. (101 x 81 cm.) Michel Salaman and by descent. Belfast, Ulster Museum, 1972-1988 (on long-term loan). Ethel de Pass was the sister of Michel Salaman who attended the Slade School with Orpen. Salaman and Orpen remained close friends and later worked at the Chelsea School of Art together. We are very grateful to the Orpen Research Project for their assistance cataloguing the present lot.

Sir William Orpen (1878-1931), Irish CAPTAIN WOOD OF THE ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILIERS, 1919 Oil on canvas; the original canvas stamped Chenille, relined; signed lower right 30.00" x 25.00", 76.20 cm x 63.50 cm Provenance: Christie’’’’s, London, June 10, 1983, Lot 73; From whom acquired by a Private Collection, Canada Mr. John Cox, a famous restorer in London, relined the painting. There is a photographic record taken by Cox of the original canvas with the name: “N. Dunsmuir” in the upper left of the back. Est. $25000 / 35000