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Thérèse Lessore
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Thérèse Lessore
- The Couple in the Box
- signed l.r.: Lessore
- watercolour over pencil
- 16.6 by 17.5 cm.; 6 1/2 by 6 7/8 in.
Provenance
Cork Street Gallery, London where bought by Sir David Scott, 29 January 1974 for £250
Condition
Sheet:
The sheet has not suffered from discoloration (unexamined out the frame).
Medium:
The colours have remained fresh and strong and overall the work has been well preserved.
Frame:
Held in a gilt-wood 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
Lessore was born into a well-known artistic family, which included her father, the painter Jules Lessore and her brother, Frederick, a sculptor. Thérèse went on to become the third wife of Walter Sickert, whom she nursed until his death. Not surprisingly she was hugely influenced by her husband, both in style and in subject matter. Like him she shared a fascination for such subjects as the stage, the circus and music hall. That influence is evident in the present work, which is closely related to a slightly larger composition showing the stalls and orchestra pit in front of the tier of boxes (The Boxted House collection).