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Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, R.A.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, R.A.
- A study for a head of a deer for the Chevy Chase
- The first pencil with scratching out, the second pencil;
the first signed with the artist's monogram, lower left - Each 233 by 170 mm
together with a Study of the Hind Legs of a Deer
Provenance
The Artist's sale, London, Christie's, 8-15 May 1874, to the grandfather of the late owner
Exhibited
The first: London, Royal Academy, Paintings and Drawings by Sir Edwin Landseer 1802-1873, 1961, cat. no. 75
Condition
In both drawings the pencil has remained strong. There has been minor discolouration to each sheet and there is evidence of minor foxing. The sheet with the drawing of the deer's head has not been laid down, while the second drawing has been attached to the backboard at its edges.
"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
The Study of a the Head of the Deer is directly linked to Landseer's 1826 oil painting The Hunting of Chevy Chase (Birmingham City Museum). The fleeing beast, with its wonderfully realistic startled expression, is drawn in exactly the same pose as the deer on the far right of the painting.