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Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt., A.R.A., R.W.S.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt., A.R.A., R.W.S.
- the call of perseus
black and white chalk over pencil on brown paper
- 48 by 32cm., 19 by 12½in.
Provenance
Shickman Gallery, New York;
Sotheby's, London, 19 June 1990, lot 35;
Private collection
Sotheby's, London, 19 June 1990, lot 35;
Private collection
Exhibited
Dublin, Irish International Exhibition, 1909, no.576;
Hofstra University, Emily Lowe Gallery, The Male Nude, 1973, no.32;
Binghampton, State University of New York, New York University Art Gallery, Finch College Museum of Art and Williamstown, Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Strictly Academic, Life Drawing in the Nineteenth Century, 1974, no.40
Hofstra University, Emily Lowe Gallery, The Male Nude, 1973, no.32;
Binghampton, State University of New York, New York University Art Gallery, Finch College Museum of Art and Williamstown, Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Strictly Academic, Life Drawing in the Nineteenth Century, 1974, no.40
Condition
STRUCTURE
The sheet is sound. It cockles slightly otherwise in good overall condition.
FRAME
Held under glass in a simple gilt frame with a clean mount; unexamined out of 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
This dramatic drawing, influenced by Burne-Jones' study of Michelangelo, was probably made in 1877 when the artist produced a gouache version of The Call of Perseus, the first of the famous series of paintings depicting the story of the classical hero which had been commissioned by Arthur James Balfour to decorate the music room of his London mansion at 4 Carlton Gardens. The series of gouaches are at Southampton Art Gallery whilst the unfinished series in oils is at the Stuttgart Staatsgalerie.