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Edward Lear
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Edward Lear
- Valetta, Malta
- Pen and brown ink over pencil with watercolour;
inscribed in pen and brown ink, lower right: Valetta. / 7 Feby 1866. / 5 pm- / 5.30 -; further extensively inscribed with artist's notes
Provenance
Admiral of the Fleet Sir Charles Lambe, G.C.B., C.V.O (1900-1960)
thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
The pen and ink in this watercolour remains largely strong and the watercolour pigments are fresh. The paper has discoloured somewhat and there is occasional surface dirt and noticeable foxmarks. Within the sky there are two small localised areas of discolouration possibly associated with previous restoration. This work has not been laid down and it has been suggested that it would clean well.
"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
According to Lear's inscription, this plein air drawing was made in half an hour, on the evening of the 6th February 1866. Having left England for Venice in September 1865, Lear then travelled south to Malta, where he took a house, three miles from Valetta. Apart from a brief visit to the neighbouring island of Gozo, he remained on Malta for almost three months, before travelling on to Corfu, via Dalmatia and Montenegro.