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John William Waterhouse, R.A., R.I.
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- John William Waterhouse, R.A., R.I.
- lady on a balcony, capri
- signed l.r.: WATERHOUSE
- oil on canvas
- 53.5 by 31cm., 21 by 12in.
Provenance
The Fort Lauderdale Museum of Arts, Florida, de-accessioned in the early 1980s and bought by the present owner
Condition
STRUCTURE
The picture is relined and in good condition. The paint surface is a little dirty and may benefit from a light clean. There is a scratch near the centre of the lower edge and 3 pinholes along the upper edge.
UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
There are sweeping retouchings throughout, probably made to fill craquelure.
FRAME
Contained in a moulded plaster frame (in good condition).
"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
Lady on a Balcony probably dates to c.1889 when Waterhouse is known to have visited the island of Capri, probably funded by the sale of two of his most important pictures Ophelia (Lord Lloyd Webber collection) and The Lady of Shallot (Tate). In 1890 he painted The Orange Gatherers (private collection) a group of Caprese girls harvesting fruit in a similar setting of white-washed walls, citrus trees and vines and At Capri, Alfresco Toilet (Sotheby's, New York, 20 November 1996, lot 2658). Also from this period is Arranging Flowers (private collection) and Flora (sold in these rooms, 9 December 2008, lot 129) in which Capri provided a suitably sun-bleached setting for classical idylls. Lady on a Balcony is a more direct depiction of life on Capri.