The Jerold D. Krouse Collection: Masterpieces from America & Ireland | November 11, 2025
Tue, Nov 11, 2025 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 65
Arthur Devis
Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000
Sold for
$6,500
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(British, 1711-1787)
Portrait of a gentleman leaning against a painted chair on a terrace, signed and dated lower left "Art. Devis/fe. 1755.", full-length, oil on canvas, 29-1/2 x 25 in.; 18th century gilt wood running pattern frame, 37 x 32 x 2-1/2 in.
Provenance: Ian Douglas Leonard Cochrane, 14th Earl of Dundonald; Christie's London, June 16, 1961, lot 56, to Leggatt for 5,200 Guineas; The Viscountess Rothermere (1929-1992); Anonymous sale ('The Property of a Lady'), London, Christie's, July 16, 1982, lot 60; Private collection, U.K; Sotheby's London, December 14, 2021, lot 52; The Jerold Krouse Collection
Literature: E.G. D'Oench, Arthur Devis: Master of the Georgian Conversation Piece, unpublished PhD thesis, 1979, p. 469, cat. no. 222; E.G. D'Oench, The Conversation Piece, Arthur Devis and his contemporaries, New Haven 1980, p. 91, cat. no. 222
Exhibited: Bath, Holbourne Museum, on loan from 1988-2006
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Ian Douglas Leonard Cochrane, 14th Earl of Dundonald; Christie's London, June 16, 1961, lot 56, to Leggatt for 5,200 Guineas; The Viscountess Rothermere (1929-1992); Anonymous sale ('The Property of a Lady'), London, Christie's, July 16, 1982, lot 60; Private collection, U.K; Sotheby's London, December 14, 2021, lot 52; The Jerold Krouse Collection
lined with linen, restretched on new stretcher, wear, some small areas of retouch throughout, patches upper left corner, background and edges; frame with some wear commensurate with age Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
