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Edward Burra
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Edward Burra
- portrait of william chappell
- signed
- oil on canvas
- 61 by 38cm.; 24 by 15in.
Provenance
Given by the artist to William Chappell and thence by descent
Exhibited
London, Hayward Gallery, Edward Burra, August - September 1985, no.16, illustrated in the catalogue, p.18;
London, Lefevre Fine Art, Edward Burra 1905-1976, May - June 2005, no.1, illustrated in the catalogue, p.11.
London, Lefevre Fine Art, Edward Burra 1905-1976, May - June 2005, no.1, illustrated in the catalogue, p.11.
Literature
Andrew Causey, Edward Burra: The Complete Catalogue, Oxford, 1985, no.37, illustrated;
Jane Stevenson, Edward Burra: Twentieth Century Eye, Jonathan Cape, London 2007, pp.171-172.
Jane Stevenson, Edward Burra: Twentieth Century Eye, Jonathan Cape, London 2007, pp.171-172.
Condition
The canvas has been relined.
The paint surface is in good overall condition.
There is no sign of retouching under ultra-violet light.
Held under glass in a decorative gilded plaster frame.
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"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
Burra first met Chappell in 1921 at the Chelsea College of Art and they quickly become best friends. Although Chappell remained interested in visual art, he soon realised his talent for dance and in 1926, Marie Rambert asked him to become her pupil and in 1927, Chappell and Frederick Ashton were employed by the Royal Opera at Covent Garden, Ashton having negotiated a wage of £5 per performance for them. In May 1929, Burra painted pendant portraits of Ashton and Chappell and although Burra painted over the former (Ashton thought he looked 'sulky'), Chappell kept his portrait, the present work, all his life.