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Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt., A.R.A., R.W.S.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt., A.R.A., R.W.S.
- Study for the figure of Minerva in The Call of Perseus
- black and white chalk on brown paper
- 10½ by 5in., 27 by 13cm.
Provenance
Collection of Margaret Mackail, daughter of the artist;
Abbot & Holder, London, where purchased in 1951 by the grandparents of the present owner
Abbot & Holder, London, where purchased in 1951 by the grandparents of the present owner
Condition
This drawing is in excellent condition with no visible damages or staining. The sheet does not appear to be laid-down and is cockling slightly. Unexamined out of the frame. Ready to hang.
FRAME
This drawing is contained in a simple gilt frame with a clean mount and under glass.
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"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
This drawing appears to relate to the disguised figure of the goddess Minerva approaching the hero Perseus in the background of The Call of Perseus, one of the panels for the unfinished decorative scheme designed for the drawing-room of 4 Carlton Gardens, the home of the Conservative politician Arthur Balfour. In the painting Minerva faces in the opposite direction.