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Sir John Lavery, R.A., R.H.A., R.S.A.
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir John Lavery, R.A., R.H.A., R.S.A.
- The Angler
- signed l.r.: J Lavery; also signed, titled and indistinctly dated on the reverse: 1911
- oil on canvasboard
- 25 by 35.5cm., 10 by 14in.
Provenance
Kennedy and Wolfenden, Belfast c.1984;
Private Collection, Dublin;
Milmo-Penny Fine Art, Dublic, c.1999;
de Veres, Dublin, 25 November 2003, lot 45, where purchased by the present owner
Private Collection, Dublin;
Milmo-Penny Fine Art, Dublic, c.1999;
de Veres, Dublin, 25 November 2003, lot 45, where purchased by the present owner
Condition
The canvasboard appears sound. A few very minor surface scratches near left edge, only visible upon close inspection. Some evidence of pentimenti as mentioned in catalogue note; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
Under ultraviolet light, there appears to be a small area of retouching in the rocks near right edge. f
Held in a gilt plaster 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
The Angler is likely to have been painted on the long strand to the east of the Medina at Tangier. Here, during winter rains, a stream known locally as the ‘Jews’ River’, ran off into the sea. It is unlikely to have been suitable for fishing, yet it and the neighbouring rocks were an endless source of fascination for the children in the Lavery entourage. A number of small seascape studies of Hazel Lavery, Alice, her daughter, and Eileen, Lavery’s daughter, along with Alice’s playmate, Ben Ali Rabbati, were painted at this location during the early months of 1911. Pentimenti in the present work indicate that the figure, originally larger, has been repositioned in order to provide a more balanced composition.
We are grateful to Professor Kenneth McConkey for kindly preparing this catalogue entry.