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Richard Ansdell, R.A.
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Richard Ansdell, R.A.
- The Death of Sir William Lambton
- signed and indistinctly dated l.r.: Richd. Ansdell/ 1847
- oil on canvas
- 117 by 269cm., 46 by 106in.
Provenance
Omell Galleries, London by 1955;
Purchased by the present owner in 1967
Purchased by the present owner in 1967
Exhibited
Milan, Museo dell Arte e Delle Scienze, October 1966
Condition
Original canvas. Minor surface abrasions in upper and lower right corners. Few minor frame abrasions near centre of upper edge. Stretcher bar marks visible along left edge and where the two central supporting vertical stretcher bars are. A faint craquelure pattern across the surface but appears stable and mostly only visible upon close inspection. The surface appears dirty otherwise overall the work appears sound.
Ultraviolet light reveals an opaque and uneven varnish. Some areas of retouching around the edges of the work, some faintly visible to the naked eye. Further flecks of retouching across the composition.
Held in a gilt plaster 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 dramatic historical scene depicts the aftermath of the defeat of the prominent Royalist in the English Civil War Sir William Lambton (1599-1644) at Long Marston, west of York, on 2 July 1644, a Parliamentary victory that led to the overall control of Northern England by the Parliamentary forces. Lambton's body is carried by his loyal soldiers, overseen by Thomas Fairfax, parliamentary Commander-in-Chief and the Roundhead army moves in procession with their captives and a herd of seized sheep and cattle. Lambton's dejected page leads the knight's white pony laden with his fine clothes and his loyal deer-hound pathetically licks his master's hand as he passes by.
In 1842 Ansdell had painted an earlier scene from the story of William Lambton, depicting the moment of his death (Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston) which had been very popular with the critics and public when it was exhibited at the Royal Academy.
In 1842 Ansdell had painted an earlier scene from the story of William Lambton, depicting the moment of his death (Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston) which had been very popular with the critics and public when it was exhibited at the Royal Academy.