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Frederic, Lord Leighton, P.R.A.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Frederic, Lord Leighton, P.R.A., R.W.S.
- Study for Solitude
- pencil and white chalk on brown paper
- 43 by 23cm., 17 by 9in.
Provenance
Julian Hartnoll, London, c.1985;
Morris Gallery, Toronto
Morris Gallery, Toronto
Condition
The sheet appears to be sound and not laid down, cockles slightly. The work appears in good overall condition.
Held under glass in a reeded gilt 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
The oil painting Solitude (Maryhill Museum of Art, Washington) was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1890. It almost certainly depicts Leighton's favourite model Dorothy Dene, seated amongst an imposing background of rocks and looking down into murky waters as she reflects on her solitariness. There is a similar study at the Yale Centre for British Art in New Haven and other studies for Solitude at the William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow, the Royal Library at Windsor, Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle and in the collection of drawings at the Royal Academy.