Premier Summer Sale | June 25, 2025
Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 62
Thomas Faed, The Welcome
Estimate: $600 - $900
Sold for
$350
Sold Price excludes BP
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| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
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| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(Scottish, 1826-1900)
Interior genre scene,1868, signed lower right "T. Faed 1865", oil on oak panel, 10-5/8 x 13-1/2 in.; original gilt wood and composition frame, 17-1/2 x 20-1/2 x 2-1/4 in.
Provenance: Collection of Chris C. Kliros, Atlanta, Georgia; Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, July 9, 2016, lot 1054, sold for $800; Virginia Private Collection
Note: Thomas Faed was a leading Scottish painter of the 19th century, celebrated for his touching portrayals of rural and Highland life. Often likened to Robert Burns for his cultural impact, Faed brought Scottish themes to a wide audience through richly detailed and emotionally powerful scenes. He began painting as a child and developed a style focused on everyday struggles, often set in humble interiors and featuring dogs as familiar companions. His work spoke to social issues of the time and was admired for its storytelling without excessive sentimentality. Trained in Edinburgh and later based in London, Faed achieved lasting success and recognition. His paintings were widely exhibited, reproduced, and collected. Even after his retirement due to failing eyesight, his influence continued, with later exhibitions honoring his legacy.
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Collection of Chris C. Kliros, Atlanta, Georgia; Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, July 9, 2016, lot 1054, sold for $800; Virginia Private Collection
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