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Robert Carrick
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Robert Carrick
- Weary Life
- signed l.r.: R. Carrick; titled and further signed on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 101 by 82cm., 40 by 32in.
Provenance
Vokins, London;
W.J. Thompson;
Christie's, London, 24 January 1913, lot 92 to 'Lister';
Christie's, New York, 21 May 1986, lot 198;
Forbes Magazine collection, their sale Christie's, London, 20 February 2003, lot 55, where purchased by the present owner
W.J. Thompson;
Christie's, London, 24 January 1913, lot 92 to 'Lister';
Christie's, New York, 21 May 1986, lot 198;
Forbes Magazine collection, their sale Christie's, London, 20 February 2003, lot 55, where purchased by the present owner
Exhibited
Royal Academy, 1858, no.300;
Charlotte, Mint Museum of Art; Nashville, Cheekwood Museum of Art; Wilmington, Delaware Art Museum; Tampa Art Museum and New York, Forbes Magazine Galleries, The Defining Moment: Victorian Narrative Paintings from the Forbes Magazine Collection, 2001-1, no.7
Charlotte, Mint Museum of Art; Nashville, Cheekwood Museum of Art; Wilmington, Delaware Art Museum; Tampa Art Museum and New York, Forbes Magazine Galleries, The Defining Moment: Victorian Narrative Paintings from the Forbes Magazine Collection, 2001-1, no.7
Condition
STRUCTURE
The picture is relined and in good general condition. There are areas of fine craquelure consistent with a picture of this age. The paint surface appears stable.
UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
There are infillings to areas of craquelure and there are other small areas of retouching (one close to the foot of the male figure which may be to a small hole).
FRAME
Contained in a Victorian-style gilt 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
John Ruskin described Weary Life as 'A notable picture; very great in many ways' (Academy Notes, 1858, p.), although he made a few criticisms about the way the scene was lit which Carrick took to heart. Carrick returned the cheque to the picture's purchaser and made the alterations that Ruskin had suggested. The subject appears to depict a young farm-girl who has found an exhausted, itinerant entertainer and his daughter sleeping beneath a hay-stack. He is dressed in an exotic costume and has various curious items protruding from his sack of possessions, including playing-cards and a tambourine, while another tambourine (presumably the girl's) lies beside the weary pair.