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Frederic, Lord Leighton, P.R.A., R.W.S
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Study for Lachrymae
- charcoal and white chalk with pencil
- 26 by 22cm., 10 by 8½in.
Provenance
Bequeathed by the artist to his sisters, Mrs Augusta Matthews and Mrs Alexandra Orr from whom purchased by the Fine Art Society, London in 1896;
Christie's, 29 June 1925, lot 42 as Head of a Girl Asleep bought by Dr James Nicoll by whom gifted to the grandfather of the present owner
Christie's, 29 June 1925, lot 42 as Head of a Girl Asleep bought by Dr James Nicoll by whom gifted to the grandfather of the present owner
Exhibited
Royal Academy, London, Exhibition of Works by the Late Lord Leighton of Stretton, Winter 1897, probably no.219
Condition
The sheet has been laid down along its edges. The sheet is cockling. There are some faint foxing marks throughout, visible only on close inspection and some areas of slight discolouration to the sheet. The work may benefit from being flattened by a paper restorer. Otherwise the work appears to be in good condition. The work is mounted and framed in a wooden carved frame with gold inset and is held under glass. It has been examined out of its frame.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This drawing was used as a study for Lachrymae (Metropolitan Museum of fine Art, New York) exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1895 alongside Flaming June, a similar drawing for which was sold in these rooms (15 July 2015, lot 4). It depicts Mary Lloyd, the model for many of Leighton's last paintings. Another study for the head in Lachrymae is in the collection of Leighton House Museum but it was the present drawing that was exhibited in the artist's memorial exhibition in 1897.