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Frederick Arthur Bridgman
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Frederick Arthur Bridgman
- Pharaoh and his Army Engulfed by the Red Sea
- signed and dated F.A. Bridgman / 1900 lower left
- oil on canvas
- 115 by 210cm., 45¼ by 82¾in.
Provenance
Dr and Mrs Peter L Perry, USA
Exhibited
Paris, Exposition Universelle, 1900
Montclair, Montclair Art Museum; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts; Columbus, Columbus Museum of Art; Madison, Elvehjem Museum of Art; Paris, Musée Carnavalet; Paris 1900: The 'American School' at the Universal Exposition, 1999-2001
Montclair, Montclair Art Museum; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts; Columbus, Columbus Museum of Art; Madison, Elvehjem Museum of Art; Paris, Musée Carnavalet; Paris 1900: The 'American School' at the Universal Exposition, 1999-2001
Condition
Original canvas, which has been cleaned in the past. There are minor scattered spots of retouching to the sky visible under ultra-violet light, and the signature appears to have been strengthened. Apart from a faint stretchermark running parallel to teh upper edge this work is in good condition.
"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
The painting depicts the Biblical narrative in the Book of Exodus (14:28) of the Israelites led by Moses fleeing the Egyptians. After promising them freedom, the Pharaoh reneges on his word and chases after the Israelites as they escape through a waterway which had been parted by command of Moses' staff. As the Egyptian army follows the Israelites, the waters come crashing down upon them and drown the Pharaoh, his officers, and their horses.