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Sir John Everett Millais, P.R.A.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir John Everett Millais, P.R.A.
- In the Midst of Battle
- signed l.r.: John Everett Millais
- watercolour over pencil with scratching out and gum arabic
- 24 by 35cm., 9½ by 14½in.
Provenance
Given by the artist to Captain William Charles Lemprière and thence by descent until 1979;
Christie's, London, 13 November 1979, lot 22;
Private collection
Christie's, London, 13 November 1979, lot 22;
Private collection
Condition
The sheet is a little cockled and slightly dirty, otherwise in overall good condition.
Held under glass in a wood frame with a cream mount; 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
In the 1840s Millais was a frequent visitor to the home of Lemprière family at Rozel in Jersey. This scene apparently depicts Captain Lemprière, R.H.A. at the Battle of Fuentes de Ouro.