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Sir Frederic Leighton, P.R.A.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Leandra
- titled on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 33 by 24.5cm., 13 by 9¾in.
Provenance
Earl of Rosebery;
His sale, Christie's, 5 May 1939, lot 82;
Agnew & Sons, London, where bought 17 June 1943 by W.R.W. Cockshut for £16 and thence by descent
His sale, Christie's, 5 May 1939, lot 82;
Agnew & Sons, London, where bought 17 June 1943 by W.R.W. Cockshut for £16 and thence by descent
Literature
Leonee and Richard Ormond, Lord Leighton, 1975, p.174, no.412
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas. The paint surface is dirty and should benefit well from cleaning; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV light reveals small areas of retouching mainly located to the background, three of which correspond with supported repairs along the top of the stretcher, and another near the lower right edge of the stretcher. Also some small flecks of retouching to the girl's chest and left side of her neck.
FRAME
Held in the original Watts style 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
The picture is to be sold with related documentation including the original Agnew & Sons receipt from 1943 and two letters from Cecil French dated 4.7.43 and 11.7.43 discussing the purchase of the picture for his own collection.