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Sir Edward John Poynter, Bt., P.R.A., R.W.S.
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Edward John Poynter, Bt., P.R.A., R.W.S.
- A Moonlight scene, Venice
- signed with monogram and dated 1879 l.l.
- watercolour
- 53.5 by 36cm.; 21 by 14¼in.
Provenance
Harrison Ainslie & Co, by whom given to Charles Alfred Swinburne, 32 Upper Hamilton Terrace, London in 1879;
Sold by Swinburne's executors, Christie's, 2 July 1904, lot 37 bought 'Col. Temple';
Private Collection
Exhibited
London, Grosvenor Gallery, 1880, possibly no.18
Condition
STURCTURE
The watercolour is painted on an artist's watercolour board which is sound and has prevented the drawing from cockling or bowing.
There is a spot of staining above one of the central gondolas. The sheet is very slightly discoloured, which is visible in the sky and along the lower edge. There are a few extremely minor surface abrasions to the sky upper right, which are only visible upon close inspection. Otherwise, the surface is in generally good overall condition.
FRAME
Held under glass in its original gilt plaster frame.
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"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
Poynter painted an earlier view of the Grand Canal and the church of Santa Maria della Salute in 1863 (Victoria and Albert Museum). The present picture was owned by Charles Alfred Temple, a noted connoisseur and expert on the works of Turner, who also owned Rossetti's The Loving Cup, Millais' The White Cockade and The Temptation of Eve by Stanhope.