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William Henry Leatham
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- William Henry Leatham
- THE LIBRARY AT FRYSTON, JANUARY 1844
- inscribed along the lower edge: Sir F. Doyle. Mr R M-Milnes. Lord Morpeth. Lord Galway. Mr R P. Milnes/ Lady Galway. Mr Wyvill Lord Glenelg/ Scene at Fryston Janry 1844. Drawn by W. H. Leatham/ from recollection.
- watercolour over pencil
- 18 by 14cm., 7 by 5½in.
Provenance
J.W. Vokins, London
Literature
An Inventory […] of Pictures at West Horsley Place, Surrey, The property of the Marquess of Crewe, 1938, p.5;
James Pope-Hennessy, Monkton Milnes - The Years of Promise 1809-1851, 1949, illustrated in colour on frontispiece and dustjacket
James Pope-Hennessy, Monkton Milnes - The Years of Promise 1809-1851, 1949, illustrated in colour on frontispiece and dustjacket
Condition
The sheet appears sound; cockles slightly otherwise in good overall condition.
Held under glass in a simple gilt frame with a beige mount; 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
Fryston Hall, Yorkshire, was the home of Richard Monckton-Milnes, who is here depicted aged 33 in the foreground with his father on the extreme right, his sister Harriette, brother-in-law Lord Galway and cousin 'Duke' Wyvill, together with other house guests.