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DAME LAURA KNIGHT, R.A., R.W.S. | Haifa and Hassan
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Laura Knight
- Haifa and Hassan
- signed with initials l.r: L.K
- oil on canvas
- 61 by 51cm., 24 by 20in.
Provenance
Lieutenant-Colonel W.E. Lyon, Stow-on-the-Wold and thence by descent until 1994;
Sotheby's, London, 28 September 1994, lot 116, where purchased by the present owner
Sotheby's, London, 28 September 1994, lot 116, where purchased by the present owner
Exhibited
Worthing Art Gallery, Paintings and Drawings by Dame Laura Knight, 1963, no,47;
London, Royal Academy, Dame Laura Knight, 1965, no.23
London, Royal Academy, Dame Laura Knight, 1965, no.23
Condition
This picture is unlined and in excellent condition. There are no signs of crequelure and the paint surface appears to be clean. The picture is ready to hang. UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT There are no signs of restoration. FRAME The picture is contained in a carved wooden 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
Laura painted Fred Carmo's troupe of beautiful spotted acrobat's horses several times at Bertram Mills' Circus, on this occasion in 1930. The breed was called 'Knapstroper', peculiar to Eastern Germany and Russia.