- 59
George Lambert
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- George Lambert
- CLASSICAL LANDSCAPE
- signed l.r.: G.L. / 1742 and further inscribed on an old label verso; A Classical Landscape/ by / Lambert / Lady Morton's Collection
coloured chalks over pencil, held in a carved and gilded 18th Century frame
- 47.6 by 62.7 cm; 18 by 24 1/2 in.
Provenance
Elizabeth Buller-Yarde-Buller, Countess of Morton (1793-1849) her sale, Christie's London, 27 April 1850, either lot 96, 97 or 110 (bt. Cooke);
Mr and Mrs A.J. Harry;
Anonymous sale, Christie's London, 14 July 1987, lot 137
Exhibited
London, The Iveagh Bequest, Kenwood, George Lambert, 1700-1765, 1970 (not included in the catalogue);
London, The Iveagh Bequest, Kenwood, Gaspard Dughet, 1980, no. 59
London, The Iveagh Bequest, Kenwood, Gaspard Dughet, 1980, no. 59
Literature
Leger Gallery, British Landscape Painting, 1992, p. 10, fig. 4;
M-L. Schnackenburg, Der Englische Landschaftmaler George Lambert, 1995, p. 144, fig. 98;
E. Einberg, "The Works of George Lambert", Walpole Society, 2001. vol. LXIII, p. 146, no. P1742 B
M-L. Schnackenburg, Der Englische Landschaftmaler George Lambert, 1995, p. 144, fig. 98;
E. Einberg, "The Works of George Lambert", Walpole Society, 2001. vol. LXIII, p. 146, no. P1742 B
Condition
This work as been preserved in exceptional condition. The pigments and colour tones remain fresh, clean and clear. There is some overall very minor evidence of surface dirt consistent with age.
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark Griffith-Jones (0207 293 5083) or Emmeline Hallmark (0207 293 5407)
mark.griffithjones@sothebys.com
emmeline.hallmark@sothebys.com
"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."