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Charles de Sousy Ricketts Swiss, 1866-1931
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Charles de Sousy Ricketts
- Orpheus and Eurydice
signed with monogram l.l. and on the reverse
oil on canvas
- 135 by 107cm., 53 by 42in.
Provenance
Sir Edmund Davis, London
E.P. Bateson
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 23 May 1996, lot 224
E.P. Bateson
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 23 May 1996, lot 224
Exhibited
Bradford Art Gallery, n.d.
London, Royal Academy, Summer Exhibition, 1923, no. 203
Manchester, Works by Orpen, McEvoy, Ricketts, 1933, no. 76
London, Royal Academy, Commemorative Exhibition of the Works of the Late Members, 1933, no. 339
London, Royal Academy, Summer Exhibition, 1923, no. 203
Manchester, Works by Orpen, McEvoy, Ricketts, 1933, no. 76
London, Royal Academy, Commemorative Exhibition of the Works of the Late Members, 1933, no. 339
Condition
Original canvas. There are three small spots of retouching along the right edge, a spot above the girl's head corresponding to a small repair in the canvas, a few flecks of cosmetic retouching to some of the figures' skin and a few small flecks around the edges of the work. Overall the paint surface is in good condition, though may benefit from a light surface clean. Held in a fluted plaster moulded gilt 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
Ricketts was an avid classical scholar and collector. Greek myths provided the subject matter for many of his works. The story of Orpheus and Eurydice fascinated Ricketts. He first developed the theme in his acclaimed sculpture Orpheus and Eurydice, a small bronze, which he exhibited at the Carfax Gallery in 1906.
Sir Edmund Davis (1862-1939), the first owner of the present work, was a major collector of British, Nineteenth Century European and Old Master paintings. He was a steadfast patron of Ricketts, who also acted as his art advisor.
Sir Edmund Davis (1862-1939), the first owner of the present work, was a major collector of British, Nineteenth Century European and Old Master paintings. He was a steadfast patron of Ricketts, who also acted as his art advisor.