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Sophie Anderson 1823-1903
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Sophie Anderson
- dreaming
- oil on canvas
- 49.5 by 85 cm.; 19¾ by 33½ in.
Provenance
Aquired directly from the artist;
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Original canvas. There is paint separation towards the upper left corner. There is craquelure and paint separation to the centre. There is some uneven texture tothe left of the the jug and towards the lower edge. Ultra violet light reveals retouching to the centre of the left edge and a masking varnish. Held in a white painted frame in fair condition.
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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
Dreaming is believed to be a preparatory work for Sweet Dreams, auctioned in Amsterdam in 2000. While best known for her sentimental pictures of Victorian children, Anderson often painted adult figures in Grecian dress, as seen in this painting and in Birdsong which sold in these rooms on 3rd June 1998 (Lot 164). Dreaming displays Anderson's Pre-Raphaelite interest in botanical detail and careful attention to precisely rendered drapery.