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Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, R.A.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, R.A.
- Two studies of hawks
- The first watercolour over pencil; the second pencil with touches of watercolour, both on blue paper;
the first inscribed l.c.: June 30th 1831; the second inscribed l.l.: June 30" - 263 by 176 mm; 264 by 180 mm
Provenance
Probably the Artist's sale, London, Christie's, 8-15 May 1874; to the grandfather of the late owner
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy, Paintings and Drawings by Sir Edwin Landseer 1802-1873, 1961, cat. no. 108;
Sheffield, Mappin Art Gallery, Landseer and His World, 5 February-12 March 1972, cat. no. 37
Sheffield, Mappin Art Gallery, Landseer and His World, 5 February-12 March 1972, cat. no. 37
Condition
In both drawings the medium has remained strong and fresh. The watercolour pigments have not faded. The blue sheets have retained their original colour. The drawing of the single hawk sitting on a glove has very minor scattered foxing. Both sheets are not laid down.
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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
Hawking was a popular pastime in the nineteenth century and during the 1830s the artist executed various works that focused on birds of prey. In 1837 he exhibited two oil paintings at the Royal Academy; Return from Hawking (The Duke of Sutherland) and Falcon and Hooded Falcon (Private Collection). The present two exquisitely drawn sketches may relate to these oils.