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Regency Portrait of Charles Burney. Watercolour 1
Edward Francis Burney – Portrait of Charles Burney D.D. No.1
This portrait was first thought to be of Charles Parr Burney as the label on the back of the picture dictates. However we have since been informed from the “Burney Society” that the portrait is of Charles Burney D.D. (1757-1817) cousin of the artist Edward Francis Burney (1760-1848).
Portrait of Charles Burney D.D. Watercolour over pencil with white highlights on paper, laid onto a contemporary wash-line mount. There are two paper labels which have been applied to the back of the original frame the first is the framers label for Henry Hering of 137 Regent St. London. The second label is inscribed in pen and brown ink: Charles Parr Burney D. D. F. R. S (&?) son of Charles Burney (…?) D Born 1758. Died 1817. Painted by E. F. Burney.
A print of the subject is included with the sale of this watercolour. Provenance: Descendants of the Burney family.
Print: Engraved: by William Sharp (1749-1824) line engraving, published 1 December 1821, trimmed to image and laid onto board. Portrait Set Wheatley’s London (Vol 1, part 3).
A similar watercolour: Collection of the British Museum: Portrait of Charles Burney, D.D. head and shoulders to front, head slightly to right and looking r, wearing jacket and cravat. Pen and brown ink, grey wash and watercolour on original wash mount: Museum number 1964,0613.2
Charles was famous, in his day, as a classicist, critic, educator, clergyman and thief. He was one of the most notorious book collectors of the Romantic period and his unique collection of newspapers, theatrical materials, books and manuscripts is one of the most important archives held by the British Library. He corresponded with an extraordinary range of figures: artists (e.g. Thomas Lawrence, Joseph Nollekens), writers (e.g. James Boswell, William Godwin, Elizabeth Inchbald), royalty and politicians (e.g. Prince of Wales, William Wilberforce) and scientists and philosophers (e.g. Joseph Banks, Richard Lovell Edgeworth).
Burney gained a strong reputation as a Greek scholar with several publications. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1802. He made his peace with Cambridge University, which awarded him an MA in 1808 on his ordination as an Anglican priest. He advanced rapidly in the Church of England, becoming rector of the rich living of Cliffe, Kent, and of St Paul’s, Deptford. He also served as a royal chaplain and as a prebendary of Lincoln Cathedral. He died of apoplexy, aged sixty.
Edward Francis (also known as Francesco or Francisco) Burney was born in Worcester on September 7, 1760. He was the son of Richard Burney (1723-1792) and Elizabeth Humphries (c.1720-1771), the brother of Charles Rousseau Burney (1747-1819), the nephew of Charles Burney (1726-1814), and a favourite cousin of Frances Burney (1752-1840)
In 1776, at the age of 16, Edward became a student at the Royal Academy School of Art. He received encouragement from Joshua Reynolds, then-president of the school. Edward exhibited at the Royal Academy of Art from 1780 through 1803. His collection included historical pieces and portraits of friends and family, including his cousin Frances (he was apparently too shy to paint other sitters). PAYMENT OPTIONS
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Tel : 01597 272 439
or : 07790 208 712
Non UK callers : +44 1597 272 439 or +44 7790 208 712
This portrait was first thought to be of Charles Parr Burney as the label on the back of the picture dictates. However we have since been informed from the “Burney Society” that the portrait is of Charles Burney D.D. (1757-1817) cousin of the artist Edward Francis Burney (1760-1848).
Portrait of Charles Burney D.D. Watercolour over pencil with white highlights on paper, laid onto a contemporary wash-line mount. There are two paper labels which have been applied to the back of the original frame the first is the framers label for Henry Hering of 137 Regent St. London. The second label is inscribed in pen and brown ink: Charles Parr Burney D. D. F. R. S (&?) son of Charles Burney (…?) D Born 1758. Died 1817. Painted by E. F. Burney.
A print of the subject is included with the sale of this watercolour. Provenance: Descendants of the Burney family.
Print: Engraved: by William Sharp (1749-1824) line engraving, published 1 December 1821, trimmed to image and laid onto board. Portrait Set Wheatley’s London (Vol 1, part 3).
A similar watercolour: Collection of the British Museum: Portrait of Charles Burney, D.D. head and shoulders to front, head slightly to right and looking r, wearing jacket and cravat. Pen and brown ink, grey wash and watercolour on original wash mount: Museum number 1964,0613.2
Charles was famous, in his day, as a classicist, critic, educator, clergyman and thief. He was one of the most notorious book collectors of the Romantic period and his unique collection of newspapers, theatrical materials, books and manuscripts is one of the most important archives held by the British Library. He corresponded with an extraordinary range of figures: artists (e.g. Thomas Lawrence, Joseph Nollekens), writers (e.g. James Boswell, William Godwin, Elizabeth Inchbald), royalty and politicians (e.g. Prince of Wales, William Wilberforce) and scientists and philosophers (e.g. Joseph Banks, Richard Lovell Edgeworth).
Burney gained a strong reputation as a Greek scholar with several publications. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1802. He made his peace with Cambridge University, which awarded him an MA in 1808 on his ordination as an Anglican priest. He advanced rapidly in the Church of England, becoming rector of the rich living of Cliffe, Kent, and of St Paul’s, Deptford. He also served as a royal chaplain and as a prebendary of Lincoln Cathedral. He died of apoplexy, aged sixty.
Edward Francis (also known as Francesco or Francisco) Burney was born in Worcester on September 7, 1760. He was the son of Richard Burney (1723-1792) and Elizabeth Humphries (c.1720-1771), the brother of Charles Rousseau Burney (1747-1819), the nephew of Charles Burney (1726-1814), and a favourite cousin of Frances Burney (1752-1840)
In 1776, at the age of 16, Edward became a student at the Royal Academy School of Art. He received encouragement from Joshua Reynolds, then-president of the school. Edward exhibited at the Royal Academy of Art from 1780 through 1803. His collection included historical pieces and portraits of friends and family, including his cousin Frances (he was apparently too shy to paint other sitters). PAYMENT OPTIONS
Cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay can be processed through Stripe on our company website. We also accept payment by cheque and bank transfer. We offer two methods of paying by instalments the first is with Stripe, 'Klarna' / Pay in 3 monthly interest free instalments. Deferred payments can also be accepted over an agreed period of time whilst paintings remain with us, this method is also interest free. With Stripe the item will be shipped after the first instalment has cleared.
CONDITION AND PRESENTATION
If a picture is shown to be framed, then the frame will be included with the sale of the picture. All the pictures we offer are available for purchase in the condition you see them advertised. More details including high resolution images can be sent for closer inspection. For added protection unframed and mounted pictures are wrapped in clear polyester film before shipping to the customer.
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DimensionsWatercolour: 6 11/16 x 5 9/16 in. (17.1 x 14.2 cm.)
Backing Mount: 8 x 7 in. (20.3 x 17.8 cm.)
Frame: 14 7/8 x 13 7/8 in. (37.8 x 35.3 cm.)
Print: 11 5/8 x 9 3/8 in. (29.5 x 24 cm.).
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Watercolours
Date c1820
Regency Antiques Material Paper
Origin English
Condition Picture V Good - The frame is a bit tatty.
Item code as176a916
Status For Sale
£750.00 
$990.08
€853.05
$990.08
€853.05
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Great care and trouble has been taken to ensure that all details written for every picture are correct and the photos are of sufficient quality so that each item can be viewed in detail. If the purchaser can find a fault (by way of a photograph) as proof of damage in transit that is not present in our promotional photo i.e. a tear in the canvas, broken glass, broken frame, damage to surface of picture, then a full or part refund will be offered back to the purchaser depending on the extent of the damage. This will only apply within 24 hours of signing for the parcel.
If the parcel has arrived and appears to be damaged in some way please return the parcel to us (unopened) and we will refund the purchase price on receipt of the picture.
If the purchaser can prove with written evidence from three independent experts that our description was false or misleading in any way then a full refund will be offered back to the purchaser.
Every effort has been made to give our clients complete confidence and satisfaction when buying from our company.
View all stock from
Radnorshire Fine Arts Ltd
Private dealerBy appointment only
Powys
Mid Wales
Tel : 01597 272 439
or : 07790 208 712
Non UK callers : +44 1597 272 439 or +44 7790 208 712
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