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Richard Redgrave
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Richard Redgrave
- Strayed Lambs
- signed and dated l.r.: Richd Redgrave 1862, and further signed with monogram; also signed, titled, dated April 1863 and inscribed with the artist's address on an old label attached to the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 51 by 76cm., 20 by 30in.
Provenance
Phillips, 21 March 1989, lot 140;
Sotheby's, 12 November 1992, lot 58;
Private collection
Sotheby's, 12 November 1992, lot 58;
Private collection
Exhibited
Royal Academy, 1863, no.220
Literature
Athenaeum, Vol. 36, 1863, p.657;
Susan P. Casteras and R. Parkinson (ed.), Richard Redgrave, R.A., Victorian & Albert Museum and the Yale Center for British Art exh. cat., 1988, pp.77, 139, 172
Susan P. Casteras and R. Parkinson (ed.), Richard Redgrave, R.A., Victorian & Albert Museum and the Yale Center for British Art exh. cat., 1988, pp.77, 139, 172
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined. the surface is covered with a fine craquelure which is only visible on close inspection.
ULTRAVIOLET
There are minimal flecks to the centre of the trees in the background, and a small amount of isolated specks to the extreme right edge and elsewhere. However, this has been well executed and is minimal. In general the work is presented in a good a good, stable and ready to hang condition.
FRAME
Within a gilt composition 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
Strayed Lambs reflects Richard Redgrave's interest in childhood - its innocence and vulnerability - and relates to a series of his best-known works which he exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1860, including Children in the Wood - the Evening and Children in the Wood - the Morning. The intense level of detail in the foliage shows the influence of the Pre-Raphaelite mantra, 'truth to nature'.