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Sir Frank Dicksee P.R.A.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Frank Dicksee P.R.A.
- Stella
- signed, inscribed and dated l.r.: FRANK DICKSEE/ WAR FUND/ 1900
- oil on canvas
- 43 by 32cm., 17 by 12½in.
Provenance
Donated by the artist to the Artists’ War Fund in 1900; Sold on behalf of the AWF, Christie’s, 24 February 1900, lot 84 to Agnew’s for 250gns.; bought by the present owner in 1964
Exhibited
Guildhall Art Gallery, London, Artists War Fund Exhibition, 1900
Condition
The board is in sound stable condition. There is a small area of discoloured retouching to the figure's hair visible to the naked eye. There are some areas of blooming to the surface varnish and a small area of craquelure and separation in the lower left hand corner. UV light inspection reveals a small area of retouching corresponding to the above.
Held in a gilded and moulded 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
Stella takes its title from the solitary evening star in the sky behind the figure of the Pre-Raphaelite beauty garlanded by roses. It was painted for the Artist's War Fund of 1900, to raise money to support the troops in the first Boer War which had begun in 1899. It was the same fund to which Waterhouse contributed Destiny (Townley Hall Art Gallery, Burnley).