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Etienne Billet
Etienne Billet Portrait of William H. Fitch Oil on Canvas

Circa 1870

$1,800
£1,360.20
€1,570.70
CA$2,515.23
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CHF 1,461.91
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Etienne Billet (French, 1821-1888), Portrait of William Harold Fitch, Oil on Canvas laid on Board, circa 1870, signed mid left, inscribed "William Harold Fitch / of Marseilles France" with old Christie's East label to verso, giltwood frame. Image: 28" H x 23" W; frame: 38.5" H x 33.5" W. Note: The subject of this portrait is William Harold Fitch (1837-1898), a scion of Fitch Brothers & Co., a Marseilles-based stock broking and mercantile family. Fitch lived in Chateau de Pradines. The family made their fortune supplying the American Naval squadron based in the Mediterranean.
  • Creator:
    Etienne Billet (1821 - 1888)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1870
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.5 in (97.79 cm)Width: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Overall good condition, scratch to lefthand side below signature.
  • Gallery Location:
    Astoria, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1157781stDibs: LU2845215947752

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