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Frederic, Lord Leighton, P.R.A.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Frederic, Lord Leighton, P.R.A., R.W.S.
- Study for Clytie
- black and white chalk on brown paper
- 35 by 26cm., 14 by 10in.
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 5 June 1996, lot 124;
Christie's, London, 5 June 2006, lot 99 where purchased by the present owner
Christie's, London, 5 June 2006, lot 99 where purchased by the present owner
Condition
The sheet appears to be sound. Minor crease in upper right corner. In good overall condition.
Held under glass in a dark gilt 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
This is a study for one of Leighton's last paintings Clytie (Leighton House Museum), which remained unfinished at the time of his death. It depicts the eponymous nymph, who has fallen fatally in love with Apollo, offering herself to his radiant sunlight. There are studies for this painting in various museum collections (British Museum, Tate, Royal Academy of Art) with seven in the drawings collection at Leighton House, including another nude study.