- 2
Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt., A.R.A., R.W.S.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt., A.R.A., R.W.S.
- Study for the Head of Medusa for The Finding of Medusa
- signed and dated l.r.: EBJ/ 1876
- pencil
- 17 by 16cm., 6½ by 6¼in.
Provenance
Peter Nahum, London;
Burggruen & Zevi, London;
Private collection
Burggruen & Zevi, London;
Private collection
Condition
Sheet appears to be sound. In overall good condition, ready to hang.
Held under glass in a gilt plaster frame with a pale green 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
The Perseus Series was commissioned from Burne-Jones by Aurthur Balfour in 1875. Full scale gouache cartoons were made over the next ten years and from these the finished paintings were made. The present drawing is a study for the head of Medusa; the model was Mrs Drummond, sister of W.A.S. Benson.