British & Continental | May 29, 2025
Thu, May 29, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 516
William James Webbe, Pigeon and Nestlings
Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000
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, 1830-1904)
A pigeon and her young on an ivy-trimmed ledge, 1856, signed lower left with conjoined monogram" WJW 1856", inscribed in ink on artist's label verso "No. 3 Pigeon and Nestlings/by W. J. Webb/Liverpool/ Niton, Isle of Wight", other inscriptions verso "F.J. Porcher", oil on artist board, 14-7/8 x 11-7/8 in.; gilt wood frame, 18-1/4 x 15-1/4 x 1 in.
Provenance: Ex-collection of Francis James Porcher (Charleston, South Carolina, 1821-1872); Private Collection, Charleston, South Carolina
Exhibited: Liverpool Academy's Thirty-fourth Exhibition, 1858, no. 47, A copy of the exhibition catalog accompanies the lot.
Note: In the F.J. Porcher Catalogue of Paintings, a note states "By W.J. Webb of Isle of Wight purchased at Liverpool Art Exhibition September 1858." (see: https://www.si.edu/object/pigeon-and-nestlings-painting%3Asiris_aeci_43674)
For another work from the same year with the same background see Christie's London, December 13, 2012, Lot 9, which sold for $950,403.
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Ex-collection of Francis James Porcher (Charleston, South Carolina, 1821-1872); Private Collection, Charleston, South Carolina
some abrasions, small points of chipping at edges verso; frame with wear 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.
