- 12
Sir Frederick William Burton
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Frederick William Burton
- Shireen
- signed with initials l.r.
- watercolour and bodycolour
- 47 by 34cm., 18½ by 13½in.
Provenance
Abraham Howarth, Hilston House, Boden;
Thomas Agnew & Sons, London;
Phillips, London, 17 April 2000, lot 214;
Private collection
Thomas Agnew & Sons, London;
Phillips, London, 17 April 2000, lot 214;
Private collection
Exhibited
London, Old Watercolour Society, 1867;
Manchester, Royal Jubilee Exhibition, 1887, no.1430
Manchester, Royal Jubilee Exhibition, 1887, no.1430
Condition
The sheet appears to be sound, possibly a little dirty, otherwise in good overall condition.
Held under glass in a gilt plaster frame with a gilt mount; unexamined out of frame.
"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
Shireen was one of the many names of a 7th century Persian woman, the Christian wife of the exiled Khozrow Parviz (King of Kings). Long after her death she became a heroine of Persian literature embodying enduring love and fidelity. The most romantic telling of a fictionalised version of her story was by the greatest of the twelfth century Persian poets Nizami Ganjavi.
Burton painted several depictions of women from Persian literature, including The Wife of Hassan Aga (Christie's, 19 May 2000, lot 126) and Zelitza, both exhibited at the Old Watercolour Society in 1862.