Frederic, Lord Leighton, P.R.A.

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 GBP

bidding is closed

Description

Frederic, Lord Leighton, P.R.A., R.W.S.
Portraits of Enrico Gamba and Stefano da Rimini; Study of a bust of the poet Bellini
One signed with monogram and dated 1854 c.l. and inscribed; Stefano da Rimini/ Roma; another bears Gamba's monogram and is dated 1852, two bear the collection stamp of Edward Von Steinle
All pencil, one heightened with white watercolour on buff paper, with a letter from the artist relating to each of the drawings dated 18.1.90; 'The drawings are quite right. The darkest of the three - with E.G. in a monogram under it – is a portrait of my old friend and fellow student under Steinle in the old Frankfurt days. Enrico Gamba who became an artist of some distinction and died a few years ago in Turin. The curly headed old Florentine is I think the poet Bellini - the drawing was made from a XVth Cty bust of great beauty then at the Uffizzi – now at the Bargello. 'Stefano da Rimini' was a model – I drew him when I was painting Cimabue in Rome and when ----- was our constant table companion at the "Lepre". I used to envy his superb appetite.'

Provenance

Provenance: Given by the artist to his tutor Edward Von Steinle

Condition

STRUCTURE All of these drawings are on paper which has not cockled. There are no tears or holes on any of the drawings.The paper has discoloured on the three drawings and they are foxed, particularly the drawing of Stefano da Rimini. However the drawings have been inspected by the paper restorer Jane McCausland who feels that they would respond well to cleaning. FRAME These pictures are sold unframed.
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