Lot 321 , Lord Frederic Leighton, P.R.A. (British, 1830-1896), Study for the Wise and Foolish Angels, Lyndhurst Church, drapery for figure lower right, black and white chalk on light grey paper, 25 x 42cm

Lord Frederic Leighton, P.R.A. (British, 1830-1896)
Study for the Wise and Foolish Angels, Lyndhurst Church, drapery for figure lower right
black and white chalk on light grey paper
Royal Academy Exhibition label verso
25 x 42cm
£700-1,000

Condition:
Image remains strong but the ground paper has some discolouration from damp together with fox marks and other spotting, oldish card mount and slim gilt frame. Royal Academy Winter 1897 Exhibition label verso wear near illegible inscription, further label from Maas & Co, together with a print of the finished work for which this is a study and a typed label giving further details of the work completed in 1864 ex. Collection Hamilton Aidé close friend of the artist, furthermore it says See Life Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton, Mrs Russell Barrington 1906, vol.2 107-14,. Provenance: Ex collection Hamilton Aide. Exhibited RA, Winter 1897. Purchased from Abbot & Holder

Sold for £700