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John Atkinson Grimshaw
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
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Description
- John Atkinson Grimshaw
- The Last Gleam
- signed and dated l.r.: Atkinson Grimshaw 1883 +; further titled, signed and dated on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 51 by 76cm., 20 by 30in.
Provenance
Ferrers, London, where purchased in 1973 by a private collector and thence by family descent to the present owner
Condition
Original canvas. There is a very faint and fine craquelure pattern in the centre of the sky, only visible upon close inspection. There is a small surface mark in the wall to the left of the gate and a small discoloured retouching by the central chimney of the house. The surface is a little dirty otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals some small retouchings to the road and wall and a small area to the left of the chimney as mentioned above.
Held in a simple composite gilt 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
Painted at the height of Grimshaw's career, The Last Gleam depicts a similar composition to November Morning (Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead) also painted in 1883 and Silver Moonlight (Harrogate Museums and Art Gallery) of 1886. It shows the same house as in Silver Moonlight but is lit by the light of a golden evening rather than by moonlight. The mossy greens are a lush contrast with the golden sky and the warm russets of the autumn leaves. There is also a clever use of light with the reflection of water on the road leading the eye through the composition whilst the light emanating from the garden-gate is reciprocated by the direction of the servant-girl's gaze.
Another picture entitled The Last Gleam, with the same dimensions and also dated 1883, depicts a similar composition but with a timbered house (Christie's, 8 June 2006, lot 202).
Another picture entitled The Last Gleam, with the same dimensions and also dated 1883, depicts a similar composition but with a timbered house (Christie's, 8 June 2006, lot 202).