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George Price Boyce
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- George Price Boyce
- William Davis
- signed, inscribed and dated l.c.: William Davis, G. P. B. Sept. 13. 1851.
- pencil with white chalk on brown paper
- 15.5 by 20cm., 6¼ by 19¾in.
Provenance
Peter Nahum, London, July 2004
Condition
The sheet does not appear to be laid down, appears to be drawn on hand made paper with resulting uneven textures. Small stain to inscription lower centre, otherwise generally sound.
Held under glass in a simple gilt frame; 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
Boyce probably knew the Irish-born artist William Davis (1812–1873) through their mutual friendship with Dante Gabriel Rossetti or their membership of the Hogarth Club. He was one of the remarkable group of painters based in Liverpool, who absorbed Pre-Raphaelite principles into their work. This engaging and intimate drawing was probably made during a moment of repose whilst Davis and Boyce were on a sketching trip together.