Master Works on Paper from Five Centuries

Joseph Wright of Derby, A.R.A.

A Centaur in combat with a sea nymph, after Raphael

Live auction begins on:

July 1, 09:30 AM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Joseph Wright of Derby, A.R.A.

(Derby 1734 - 1797)

A Centaur in combat with a sea nymph, after Raphael

Pen and brown ink with pencil and touches of sepia on wove paper

340 by 200 mm

Private Collection, Cumbria,

their sale, London, Sotheby’s, 16 November 1989, lot 56 (to Outred),

with Antony Outred, London,

where acquired by the parents of the present owner

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