Henry Alfred Pegram

London, Royal Academy of Arts, 3 May - 2 August 1897, no. 1949 or 1951

A. Graves, The Royal Academy Exhibitors, vol. vi, London, 1906, p. 97, no. 1949 or 1951

Overall the condition of the plaster is good. There is dirt and wear to the surface throughout, with some losses to the patina. There is a hole to the back. There are some minor stable fissures, and some small chips, including to the back of the plaster base and to the scroll. There are some lacunae. There is wear to the wood base including splitting. Scratched to the back of the plaster is the inscription: CZ.
"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."

This beautiful plaster is the model for one of the reclining figures at the base of a candelabrum in St. Paul's Cathedral in London dedicated to the Rev. Thomas Boyle Murray. Pegram exhibited the fully worked model of the candelabrum in 1898, a year later than the present plaster and another with the same subject (probably it's pendant).