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EDWARD LEAR | The School of Homer, Ithaca, Greece
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Lear
- The School of Homer, Ithaca, Greece
- Pen and brown ink and watercolour over pencil;inscribed with colour notes and lower left: Ithaca The School of Homer (in Greek) / 30 April 1863. / 11.30 am., numbered lower right: (103)
- 205 by 320 mm.
Condition
Although there has been some fading to the more delicate pigments. This watercolour remains well balanced. The sheet is not laid down.
"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
Over the winter of 1862-3, Lear found himself once again in Corfu. From there he explored a number of other Ionian islands between March and June 1863 before returning to England. Lear was on Ithaca from 26 April to 1 May. His inscription on the present work which dates to the morning of the 30 April, identifies the view as 'The School of Homer,' which is located in the north of the island and is now thought to be the Palace of Odysseus, the great Greek hero.