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Benjamin Williams Leader, R.A.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Benjamin Williams Leader, R.A.
- a sunny stream - beardon, dartmoor
- signed and dated l.l.: B.W.LEADER. 1883; further signed, titled and dated on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 143 by 107cm., 56 by 42in.
Provenance
Purchased from the artist by Vokins, October 1883;
Mrs A.R. Paske;
Christie's, 16 July 1976, lot 38;
Richard Green, London;
Christie's, London, 11 June 2004, lot 117
Mrs A.R. Paske;
Christie's, 16 July 1976, lot 38;
Richard Green, London;
Christie's, London, 11 June 2004, lot 117
Literature
The artist's diary, 20 December 1865;
The artist's sale records, 1883;
Ruth Wood, Benjamin Williams Leader: His Life and Paintings, 1998, p.100
The artist's sale records, 1883;
Ruth Wood, Benjamin Williams Leader: His Life and Paintings, 1998, p.100
Condition
STRUCTURE
This picture is relined and in excellent condition with clear colouring throughout. There are no signs of craquelure and the paint surface is clean. The picture is ready to hang.
UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
There are areas of very minor retouching which appear to be cosmetic and have been very well executed.
FRAME
Held in a later moulded frame in excellent condition.
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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."