23rd Apr, 2024 10:00
A Political Inheritance - The Contents of a Cotswold Country House
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ARR Frances Mabel Hollams (1877-1963)
Frances Mabel Hollams (1877-1963)
'Bob', a Cairn terrier
signed and dated lower right '46
oil on panel
35.5cm x 46cm
sold with a receipt of purchase dated December 1946, from 'Dr to Mrs F M Fox' for £10
Footnote:The receipt appears to be issued directly from the artist. Hollams was married to land agent Charles Lionel Fox who worked for the Fairlawne Estate, Tonbridge, Kent. The Fairlawne Estate was owned by the Cazelet family, who were well-known racehorse owners and trainers. Major Peter Cazalet was the trainer of horses owned by the late Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother – who used to stay at the estate on visits. Occasionally Hollams signed here works FMF with her married name.
Sold for £950
Frances Mabel Hollams (1877-1963)
'Bob', a Cairn terrier
signed and dated lower right '46
oil on panel
35.5cm x 46cm
sold with a receipt of purchase dated December 1946, from 'Dr to Mrs F M Fox' for £10
The receipt appears to be issued directly from the artist. Hollams was married to land agent Charles Lionel Fox who worked for the Fairlawne Estate, Tonbridge, Kent. The Fairlawne Estate was owned by the Cazelet family, who were well-known racehorse owners and trainers. Major Peter Cazalet was the trainer of horses owned by the late Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother – who used to stay at the estate on visits. Occasionally Hollams signed here works FMF with her married name.
Framed. The painting is in good condition overall; the picture surface is stable. Some minor marks and abrasions to the picture surface, and some warping.
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