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Frederic, Lord Leighton, P.R.A., R.W.S
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Study for The Daphnephoria
- bears studio stamp
- pencil and white chalk on blue-grey paper
- 37.5 by 23cm., 14¾ by 9in.
Provenance
Mrs James Watney;
Julian Hartnoll, London
Julian Hartnoll, London
Literature
Fine Art Society, Drawings and Studies by the Late Lord Leighton, 1898, illustrated pl.XV
Condition
The sheet has lightened evenly and cockles slightly. Some spots of foxing, apparent in the illustration.
Held under glass in a wood frame with a cream 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 drawing was made in preparation for one of Leighton's largest and most impressive paintings, The Daphnephoria (Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight) painted between 1874 and 1876. The painting was described by Holman Hunt as 'the finest and most beautiful picture in the world.' It depicts the festivities held every nine years in honour of the God Apollo and his love for the nymph Daphne. This drawing was owned by Mrs James Watney who also owned several important paintings by Leighton, including The Fisherman and the Syren (Bristol Art Gallery), Electra at the Tomb of Agamemnon (Ferens Art Gallery, Hull), Idyll (private collection) and the most famous of all Leighton's paintings Flaming June (Museo de Arte Ponce, Puerto Rico).