Oil on board picture titled ‘An Eastern Beauty’. ‘WG’ Monogram to bottom Left corner. Plaque on original gilt scroll frame states W.Goodall (Walter?) but it is believed to be incorrect. Frame is 31 cm x 27 cm x 5 cm. Picture is 23 x17 cm. Christie’s stencil mark to back 304HY. Similar picture titled ‘A Little Eastern’ attributed to William Gale sold on 14 Nov 2013 (lot 102) https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5732492
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Hi Andrew, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Yes, you are correct that this is the work of William Gale Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: William Gale (British, 1823-1909) "An Eastern Beauty" (portrait of a young Orientalist girl with flowers) monogram signature WG lower left verso stenciled "304HY" oil on panel panel 23 by 17 cm (9 by 6 1/2 inches); giltwood frame 31 by 27 cm (12 1/4 by 10 1/2 inches) CONDITION: appears to be in good condition PROVENANCE: acquired at auction £800-1,200* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
