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Sir John Everett Millais, P.R.A.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir John Everett Millais, P.R.A.
- A Girl and a Bird
- signed with monogram l.r.; also signed on the reverse: J E Millais
- oil on panel, oval
- 16 by 11cm., 6¼ by 4¼in.
Provenance
George Davidson, Glasgow;
Private collection
Private collection
Condition
The panel appears to be sound. Some wear to the edges and very faint signs of craquelure to the dark pigment of the background.
Ultraviolet light reveals some retouching to the edges.
Held in a gilt plaster frame with gilt mount.
"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 picture formed a pair with A Girl Combing her Hair (sold in these rooms 10 December 2014, lot 11) dated by Dr Malcolm Warner to c.1848-50 shortly after the formation of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.