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Sir John Everett Millais, P.R.A.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir John Everett Millais, P.R.A.
- Happy Springtime
- signed with monogram and dated 1863 l.l.
- watercolour with bodycolour
- 14 by 10cm., 5½ by 4in.
Provenance
John Milbank, thence by descent to his son Charles Milbank and by further descent to the present owner
Condition
This picture is in good condition. The sheet has been laid-down at the edges and is cockling slightly. The colours are strong and there does not appear to have been any fading or staining.
FRAME
The picture is contained in a simple wooden gilt frame and under glass.
"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
Happy Springtime was based upon Millais' illustration for A Selection of Etchings by the Etching Club, published by Joseph Cundall in 1865. It is believed that the watercolour depicts the artist's wife Effie holding their eldest child Effie Gray Millais who was born in 1858.