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Edward Lear
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Edward Lear
- The Pineta, Ravenna
- signed with monogram l.r. and also signed on an old label attached to the stretcher: The Pineta, Ravenna/Painted by me from Drawing made on the/ Spot 1866/ Edward Lear 1872/ Charles S/ Roundell Esq. 63 Cromwell Road. Stanhope Gardens/ Frances Countess Waldegrave, 7 Carlton Gardens, Pall Mall
- oil on canvas
- 23.5 by 46.5 cm., 9¼ by 18¼in.
Provenance
Frances Countess Waldegrave;
Charles S. Roundell Esq.;
John, Lord d'Ayton (1922-2003) thence by descent to the present owners
Charles S. Roundell Esq.;
John, Lord d'Ayton (1922-2003) thence by descent to the present owners
Exhibited
London, Sotheby's, An Exhibition of Works by Edward Lear from the d'Ayton International Collection, assembled by John d'Ayton, March 2004, no.7
Literature
Lady Strachey, ed., Letters of Edward Lear...to Chichester Fortescue...and Frances, Countess Waldegrave, 1907, p.318, no.249 as 'Ravenna Forest'
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined. The paint appears to be in a stable condition, ready to hang.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
Under UV light, there are some minor flecks of retouching apparent in places, most significantly to the ground and roots in the bottom right corner. There is a short repaired scratch to the lower centre. All retouching has been minimally applied.
FRAME
within a gilt composition frame.
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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."