Monumental Militaire Oil Portrait Painting Major-general Sir Stanley Clarke

This is a magnificent and monumental early 20th-century oil on canvas portrait depicting Major-General Sir Stanley de Astel Calvert Clarke, GCVO, CMG (1837–1911), distinguished British Army officer and senior courtier to King Edward VII. Dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1902–1911, the imposing portrait is signed "Kelly" lower left and is attributed to the celebrated British society and Royal portrait painter Sir Gerald Festus Kelly, KCVO, PRA (1879–1972). Major-General Clarke is portrayed standing three-quarter length in magnificent formal Court dress, wearing the insignia and decorations associated with his distinguished military career and service to the Royal Household. Clarke was appointed GCVO following the Coronation of King Edward VII in August 1902 and subsequently served as Clerk Marshal and Chief Equerry to the King from 1904. This provides an important terminus post quem for the portrait and strongly suggests an Edwardian date. The painting is housed within its enormous and highly decorative giltwood and gesso frame, richly moulded with scrolling foliage and retaining tremendous period presence. Signed lower left: "Kelly". It is of particular importance, we are also offering the matching companion portrait of Clarke's wife, Mary Temple Clarke (née Rose). The two monumental paintings remain in corresponding frames and represent an exceptionally imposing Edwardian portrait pair. Attributes: Oil on Canvas Artist: Sir Gerald Festus Kelly Circa: Early 20th Century ^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^ *A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece* Delivery Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services. We take great care and plenty of time to ensure the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces we sell. We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition. For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days. Returns Policy Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy (excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging). Pay securely - Telephone orders are welcome. Image result for payments accepted logos Secure-Payment-Vpadeb-sa-la-goJJ-th-et-an-gt-0085086-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card