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Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, O.M., R.A.
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, O.M., R.A.
- A Picture Gallery in Rome
- signed and dated l.l.: L Alma Tadema op C X.XXIII.
- watercolour
- 41.5 by 41.5cm., 16¼ by 16¼in.
Provenance
Maas Gallery, London;
Private collection
Private collection
Condition
STRUCTURE
The sheet cockles slightly but appears to be sound. The work appears in good overall condition.
FRAME
Held under glass within a diamond-cut mount in a gilt plaster frame; unexamined out of frame.
Please telephone the department on 0207 293 5718 if you have any questions about the present work.
"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
This watercolour made in 1874 is based upon a section of the contemporary oil painting The Picture Gallery (Towneley Hall Art Gallery & Museum, Burnley). The younger man was based upon the features of Charles Deschamps, the nephew of the owner of a celebrated earlier version of The Picture Gallery painted in 1873 (sold in these rooms, 8 June 1993, lot 31). Like his uncle, Deschamps was an art dealer as was Henry Wallis, who is probably also depicted in this watercolour.