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Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, O.M., R.A.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, O.M., R.A.
- Study for Merry Music; Study for Serious Music
- both inscribed and signed l.r.: Pour Leblotte/ L. Alma-Tadema
- both black chalk
- each 14 by 34cm., 6 by 14in.
Provenance
Christopher Wood, London;
Christie's, London, 5 June 2006, lot 97, where purchased by the present owner
Christie's, London, 5 June 2006, lot 97, where purchased by the present owner
Exhibited
Campbell Wilson and Christopher Wood, English Romantic Art 1850-1920, 2005, no.34
Literature
Vern G. Swanson, Biography and Catalogue Raisonnee of Sir L. Alma-Tadema, 1980, no.178
Condition
Both sheets appears sound and not laid down, cockled slightly. Both have a vertical join mark down the centre, contemporary to the drawing. Both slightly discoloured with occasional spots of foxing.
Held under glass in matching ebony frames with cream mounts; unexamined out of frames.
"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
These are sketches for the three panels painted in 1873 by Tadema for the underside of the lid of a John Broadwood & Sons pianoforte which was in Tadema's possession until 1912.