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Lot 9

Carl Kahler
(Austrian, 1855-1906)
Portrait of Caleb Smith 99 x 58.4 cm. (39 x 23 in.)

9 May 2006, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

£700 - £900

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Carl Kahler (Austrian, 1855-1906)

Portrait of Caleb Smith
signed 'C Kahler' and inscribed 'Melbourne'
pastel
99 x 58.4 cm. (39 x 23 in.)

Footnotes

PROVENANCE:
William Smith (1834-1900).
Lorna Moffat Pender (née Smith), daughter of William.
Adam Benet Randolph Pender, brother-in-law to Lorna.
Thence by direct descent to the current owner.

Carl Kahler arrived in Melbourne in 1885, soon establishing himself as a successful portrait painter in oil and pastel. His most famous work was the series 'Flemington Lawn on Cup Day' a large social grouping with each member of the crowd being an actual portrait.

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