Mid-19th-Century Portrait Of Amelia Jenkins

Mid-19th-Century Portrait Of Amelia JenkinsA beautiful mid 19th century portrait of Amelia Jenkins later Martin then Savile (1819 1875). The brushwork and details are sublime with careful attention to the dress with its ornate bows and embellishments. Amelia Jenkins was a fascinating lady and probably best known as the wife of Henry Savile the second son of the eighth Earl of Scarborough. Savile inherited the Rufford estate when his father died in 1856 and was clearly a man of means. A census

We’ve dated the portrait to around 1840 but it could be earlier

009 achieved for ‘King Of The Castle’ at Sotheby’s

1900Provenance: SwedenCondition: Very good overall

We love the cheeky half-smile and the brightness in the eyes

A lengthy interview speaks glowingly of his achievements:

they reflected the fact that we rarely see an object from one angle as our perspectives continually change

Josef Huber-Feldkirch (1858-1932)

des Tuileries

Stival’s work was exhibited widely during his lifetime - in France at the Salon des Indépendants

Canvas a little undulant

We love the broad brushstrokes and free-spirited feel in this piece

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 21” x 25½” / 54cm x 65cmYear of creation: c