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Edmund Blair Leighton
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Edmund Blair Leighton
- THE ELOPEMENT
signed and dated on the wall near the left edge: E.B.L./ 93
- oil on panel
- 35.5 by 25cm., 14 by 9¾in.
Provenance
Ernest T. H. Bennett, London;
Bought by the grandparents of the present owner c.1930
Bought by the grandparents of the present owner c.1930
Condition
STRUCTURE
The panel is sound. There is a very fine craquelure pattern, mainly in the trees - only visible upon close inspection; otherwise the work appears in very good overall condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
Under UV light there appears to be a very minor area of retouching in the water near the centre of the lower edge.
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."