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Sir Thomas Lawrence, P.R.A.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Thomas Lawrence
- Venus preparing for the bath
- Black and red chalks, heightened with white;
inscribed on the backboard: Venus preparing for the bath / original sketch by / Sir Thomas Lawrence R.A. / Purchased by Major General / The Honble Sir Charles Greville / at the sale of Sir T. Lawrence’s / drawings after his death / LSK
Provenance
According to the inscription, London, Christie's, A Catalogue of The Remaining Pictures and Unfinished Sketches of Sir Thomas Lawrence, 18 June 1831, unknown lot number;
Major General, the Hon. Sir Charles Greville, K.C.B. (1780-1836);
Mistress Macgregor of Cardney, Perthshire;
with J.E. Dell’s, Brighton;
purchased by the family of the current owner in the 1920s
Major General, the Hon. Sir Charles Greville, K.C.B. (1780-1836);
Mistress Macgregor of Cardney, Perthshire;
with J.E. Dell’s, Brighton;
purchased by the family of the current owner in the 1920s
Condition
The medium of this drawing is well preserved. The chalk and crayon remains very largely intact. there has been some minor discoloration to the sheet but this is very insignificant and largely at the edges of the sheet. The work is not laid down.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
See note to the previous lot.