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Evelyn de Morgan
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Evelyn de Morgan
- Study for Luna
- pencil
- 25 by 17cm., 10 by 7in.
Provenance
De Morgan Foundation, London;
Hartnoll & Eyre, London;
Private collection
Hartnoll & Eyre, London;
Private collection
Exhibited
London, The Piccadilly Gallery
Condition
This drawing is in good overall condition. The paper is flat. There are a few faint areas of foxing in the lower left corner of the paper-sheet and to the girl's hair and minor discolouration to the paper in the lower right and upper right corners.
FRAME
The drawing is contained in a simple painted wood frame with a clean mount and under glass.
"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
Luna (De Morgan Foundation) was painted in 1885 and depicts a semi-naked goddess bound with ropes and reclining on a crescent moon.