Sir Luke Fildes, R.A. (1844-1927)
Lot 37

Sir Luke Fildes, R.A. (1844-1927)

Portrait of (William) Lockett Agnew (1858-1918), half-length

Closed12 December 2013

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GBP 10,625

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Sir Luke Fildes, R.A. (1844-1927)
Portrait of (William) Lockett Agnew (1858-1918), half-length
signed and dated 'Luke Fildes.1898' (lower right)
oil on canvas, feigned oval
27½ x 21¾ in. (69.8 x 55.3 cm.)

By descent in the family until presented to Thos. Agnew & Sons, London.

Specialist note

Lockett Agnew was a grandson of Thomas and was a partner in the firm from 1881 until his death in 1918. He worked closely with his first cousin Morland in a happy combination, with the latter, a notable connoisseur, being responsible for buying the paintings, and Lockett becoming a formidable salesman. Both he and his glamorous wife were painted by Fildes.