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Joseph Edward Southall, R.W.S., R.B.S.A., N.E.A.C.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Joseph Edward Southall, R.W.S., R.B.S.A., N.E.A.C.
- Ariadne in Naxos
- signed with initials and dated 1925 l.l.
- oil on canvas
- 38 by 52cm., 15 by 20½in.
Provenance
The Fine Art Society, London;
Miss Enid Allen;
Christie's, London, 10 November 1988, lot 99, where purchased by the family of the present owners
Miss Enid Allen;
Christie's, London, 10 November 1988, lot 99, where purchased by the family of the present owners
Exhibited
Birmingham, Ruskin Gallery, Joseph Southall, 1927, no.2;
Birmingham, Royal Society of British Artists, 1933, no.84;
Birmingham, City Museum & Art Gallery, Joseph Southall, 1980, no.B11(ii), with tour to The Fine Art Society, London
Birmingham, Royal Society of British Artists, 1933, no.84;
Birmingham, City Museum & Art Gallery, Joseph Southall, 1980, no.B11(ii), with tour to The Fine Art Society, London
Condition
The picture is relined and in very good condition. The surface appears slightly dirty and may benefit from a light clean.
UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
Ultraviolet light reveals minor and localised retouchings - to the figures gown and her arm, to the parrot, the pillar and the sea (other very minor retouchings) all of which have been well executed and are cosmetic.
FRAME
Held under glass in its original frame; 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
Ariadne in Naxos, a version of Southall's painting by the same title in the collection of Birmingham City Art Gallery, was painted the same year but in oil rather than tempera. It was a subject favoured by Southall and the oil version hung in the artist's home until his wife's death in 1947. The pictures depict the Minoan Princess Ariadne on the island of Naxos watching her lover Theseus depart in his ship - a subject favoured by late Victorian painters.