Henri-Joseph Harpignies (French, 1819-1916)
A Figure on a Path by a River
signed and dated 'hjharpignies 92.' (lower left)
oil on canvas
15 x 18 ¼ in. (38.1 x 46.4 cm.)
Henri-Joseph Harpignies (French, 1819-1916)
A Figure on a Path by a River
signed and dated 'hjharpignies 92.' (lower left)
oil on canvas
15 x 18 ¼ in. (38.1 x 46.4 cm.)
James Staats Forbes (1823-1904), London. with Thomas Agnew & Sons, London, acquired directly from the executors of the estate of the above, 24 July 1905. with Wallis & Son, London, half share acquired directly from the above, 30 December 1905. Anonymous sale; Christie's, New York, 25 February 1988, lot 23. Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
E. G. Halton, 'The Staats Forbes Collection - Third and Concluding Article,' International Studio, London, January 1906, p. 227, illustrated.
Please note that earlier provenance has been added for this work: James Staats Forbes (1823-1904), London. with Thomas Agnew & Sons, London, acquired directly from the executors of the estate of the above, 24 July 1905. with Wallis & Son, London, half share acquired directly from the above, 30 December 1905. Additional literature for this work has been added as well: E. G. Halton, 'The Staats Forbes Collection - Third and Concluding Article,' International Studio, London, January 1906, p. 227, illustrated.