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Edward Lear
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Edward Lear
- Roman Catholic Cemetery at Palaiopolis, Kaligoni, Santa Maura
- inscribed l.l.: R.C. cemetery Kaligoni; further inscribed, dated and numbered l.r.: Santa Maria 23 April 1863 5.30 pm / (68)
- pen and brown ink and watercolour
- 18 by 35cm., 7 by 13¾in.
Provenance
Martyn Geeff, London;
Christie's, London, 15 November 1988, lot 178, where purchased by the family of the present owners
Christie's, London, 15 November 1988, lot 178, where purchased by the family of the present owners
Exhibited
London, The British Council, no.42a.
Condition
The colours in this work are well preserved. The sheet has been laid down.
Held in a simple gilt frame and blue mount and 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
This on-the-spot drawing shows a view on the island of Lvekas which, in Lear's day, was known as Santa Maura. The island lies in the Ionian sea, a region Lear toured in the spring of 1863.