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Edward Lear
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Edward Lear
- View near Monto Rotondo, Italy
- Pencil, heightened with stump and white on blue paper;
signed lower right: Edward Lear del. and inscribed lower left: near Monte Rotondo. May 26.1840 - 150 by 350 mm
Provenance
Dame Rebecca West, C.B.E. (1892-1983),
her sale, London, Christie's, 15 November 1983, lot 262;
John, Lord D'Ayton (1922-2003);
thence by decent to the present owners
her sale, London, Christie's, 15 November 1983, lot 262;
John, Lord D'Ayton (1922-2003);
thence by decent to the present owners
Condition
This drawing is in very good condition. The medium has remained strong and the blue paper has not discoloured. There is a small amount of paper (perhaps associated to a previous mount) attached to the lower right hand corner, however this is hidden by the present mount. The sheet has not been laid down, but is attached to a back-board at each of its four corners.
For further information on this lot please contact Mark Griffith-Jones on 0207 293 5083 or mark.griffithjones@sothebys.com.
"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 fine drawing was once owned by the author, journalist, literary critic and travel writer, Dame Rebecca West. In 1949 she was awarded a C.B.E. in recognition of her outstanding contributions to British literature.