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"Pole Temple, Jai House"

Creator: Jennens & Bettridge
Offered by: Arthur T. Kalaher Fine Art

Description
Rare Burmese temple scenic painting stamped Jennens &amp;amp;amp; Bettridge, London, Birma (Burma) verso. Titled lower left “Pole Temple, Jai House”. Village temple scene circa 1845 with the Bay of Bengal as the background. Very tiny craquelure throughout consistent with age. Original rosewood and gilt frame in very good condition 22.5 by 28.5 inches.

Jennens and Bettridge (a partnership between Theodore Hyla Jennens, John Bettridge (snr), Aaron Jennens and John Bettridge (jnr) and later only A. Jennens and J. Bettridge (jnr)) (fl. 1815-1864) were highly regarded for producing quality papier-mâché wares. They acquired the workshops of Henry Clay, Japanner to George III and the Prince of Wales, in 1816. Their original premises were in Birmingham and they started a London branch at 3 West Halkin Street, Belgravia in 1837. Later offices were established in Paris and New York.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Oil paint on papier mache
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Circa 1845
Incollect Reference #:	265483

Dimensions

W.	20.75 in;	H.	14.25 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	52.71 cm;	H.	36.2 cm;	D.	5.08 cm;

Message from Seller:

Arthur T. Kalaher Fine Art, located in Southampton, NY, offers a curated selection of traditional and contemporary works, including pieces by the Peconic Bay Impressionists and the estate of Nahum Tschacbasov. For inquiries, contact 631.204.0383 or visit arthurkalaherfineart.com.

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