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Edward Burne-Jones
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Edward Burne-Jones
- Study for The Nativity
- pencil on paper laid down on board
- 16 by 24 3/8 in.
- 40 by 61.9 cm
Condition
The paper is laid down on board which has slightly discolored the paper in several areas. Spots of foxing in the upper left are visible as is a faint mat burn along all edges. There are no visible signs of loss or tears.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The present work is a study for the The Nativity commissioned in 1887 for the gothic revival interior of the Church of St. John in Torquay, England, (later sold, Sotheby's, London, November 21, 1989, lot 31, and now held by the Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh Heinz Family Fund, 1997.26.2).