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Frederic, Lord Leighton, P.R.A.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Frederic, Lord Leighton, P.R.A., R.W.S.
- Drapery Study of the Seated Girls Watching the Festival Procession in The Daphnephoria
- marked with the Leighton Studio Collection stamp on the reverse
- black and white chalks on blue paper
- 39.5 by 23.5cm., 15½ by 9½in.
Provenance
F.A. White, Esq;
Peter Nahum, London, 1989;
Sotheby's, London, 4 June 1997, lot 198;
Sotheby's, London, 17 December 2009, lot 1, where purchased by the present owner
Peter Nahum, London, 1989;
Sotheby's, London, 4 June 1997, lot 198;
Sotheby's, London, 17 December 2009, lot 1, where purchased by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Peter Nahum, Burne-Jones, The Pre-Raphaelites and their Century, 1989, no.103
Literature
Fine Art Society, Drawings and Studies by the Late Lord Leighton, 1898, illustrated pl.XIV
Condition
This drawing is in very good overall condition. The paper is textured and therefore has a few imperfections consistent with its manufacture. The drawing is ready to hang.
FRAME
The drawing is contained in a simple gilt frame with a slightly stained mount (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
The Daphnephoria (Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool) is among Leighton's most accomplished, largest and most elaborate paintings, taking two years to complete between 1874 and 1876. It depicts more than thirty figures and therefore required the production of many sketches of the figures, both draped and nude. The present sketch is for the charming group of two girls seated on a wall at the extreme right of the composition.