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Derwent Lees
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Derwent Lees
- near collioure in the pyréneés
- signed and inscribed l.l.: Lees/ Collioure. 10. Pyréneés
- watercolour
Provenance
Mrs Clifton (wife of the owner of the Carfax Gallery);
Thomas Agnew & Sons, London where bought by Sir David Scott in January 1959
Thomas Agnew & Sons, London where bought by Sir David Scott in January 1959
Condition
SHEET
The sheet has been laid down. Scattered spots of foxing throughout.
MEDIUM
Good overall condition.
FRAME
Held in a simple wooden frame; under glass
"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
'I think this gives a good impression of the kind of country you get at the edge of a range of mountains. Cultivated land running up into the foothills. Derwent Lees painted a lot with Augustus John at one time. His colour is always good.' Sir David Scott
Derwent Lees was born in Brisbane, Australia in 1885. After studying in Paris, Lees met J.D. Innes in 1905 at the Slade where he studied until 1907 and taught drawing between 1908 and 1918. In 1912, Lees went with Innes on a painting trip to Collioure on the Mediterranean. Lees returned to Collioure with Augustus John in 1914.
Derwent Lees was born in Brisbane, Australia in 1885. After studying in Paris, Lees met J.D. Innes in 1905 at the Slade where he studied until 1907 and taught drawing between 1908 and 1918. In 1912, Lees went with Innes on a painting trip to Collioure on the Mediterranean. Lees returned to Collioure with Augustus John in 1914.