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THOMPSON, STUDIES AND DRAWINGS BY RAFFAELLE IN WINDSOR CASTLE, [C.1856]
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- [Studies and drawings by Raffaelle in the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle. Photographed by command of His Royal Highness Prince Albert. London, c.1856]
- paper
Folio (495 x 374mm.), 30 ALBUMEN PRINTS mounted on card, contemporary burgundy morocco gilt by Rivière, sides with gilt ruled border with crowed letter 'L' at corners, spine in compartments with raised bands gilt, gilt edges, cream endpapers, minor scattered spotting and dust-soiling, joints split, covers detached, spine worn, binding rather rubbed
Provenance
Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939), crowned monogrammed initial 'L' to sides of binding
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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
FROM THE LIBRARY OF PRINCESS LOUISE, daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. In 1853 Prince Albert embarked on a project to create an album of prints of all of Raphael's works, which was later expanded to include related drawings and engravings, intended to show the evolution of a painting from the first sketch to the final work. Hallam Tennyson, son of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, remarked that Princess Louise could "draw beautifully", however due to her royal rank, an artistic career was not considered. Queen Victoria did allow Princes Louise to attend art school under the tutelage of the sculptor Mary Thornycroft, and later (in 1863) allowed her to study at the National Art Training School in South Kensington.