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Sir James Jebusa Shannon, R.A., R.B.A., R.H.A.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir James Jebusa Shannon, R.A., R.B.A., R.H.A.
- THE PAINTER, HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER
- signed with initials l.r.: J.J.S.
- oil on canvas
- 95 by 97cm., 37½ by 34¼in.
Provenance
The artist’s estate and thence to his daughter Kitty Keigwin and her husband Walter Skarrat Keigwin and thence by descent to their daughter Julia
Literature
F. Rinder, ‘J.J. Shannon, A.R.A.', in The Art Journal, 1901, repr. p.41 (in an incomplete state)
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas. Areas of craquelure to all faces, only visible upon close inspection. There is a large, vertical repaired tear in the lower right quadrant, only visible from the reverse; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV light reveals areas of infilling to the faces, the little girl's hair and hand, and to his hand.
FRAME
Held in a gilt plaster 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
‘In the portrait group we have a representation of the artist himself, of Mrs Shannon, and of their daughter. As is common with him, Mr. Shannon depends here not on emphatic colours, but on weaving together of blacks and greys and silvers, of the dull red of the tapestry to the right, and of the note of green in the oriental figure held by Mrs. Shannon. The introduction of the Delft cow on the table is happy, pictorially, and because it strikes a note other than the obvious.’ (F. Rinder, ‘J.J. Shannon, A.R.A.', in The Art Journal, 1901, 44-45) The Delft porcelain cow and the Chinese figure held by Mrs Shannon were owned by the artist's family.