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Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt., A.R.A., R.W.S.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, Bt., A.R.A., R.W.S.
- study of katie lewis
- pencil
- 12 by 23cm., 5 by 9in.
Provenance
Miss Katie Lewis, the sitter and given by her to A.W. Baldwin;
Sotheby's, 2 November 1994, lot 181;
Sotheby's, 7 June 1995, lot 151;
Private collection
Sotheby's, 2 November 1994, lot 181;
Sotheby's, 7 June 1995, lot 151;
Private collection
Condition
There is some acid discolouration to the card or paper onto which it has been float-mounted and also to the mount. The drawing itself appears to be in good order.
Within a plain black wooden frame, unexamined out of 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
This is an early sketch for Burne-Jones' famous portrait of the youngest daughter of the lawyer George Lewis painted in 1886 (sold in these rooms, 7 June 1995, lot 150).