Lot 319 , Lord Frederic Leighton, P.R.A. (British, 1830-1896), Studies for Romola, pencil and white chalk on light grey paper, 24 x 40.5cm

Lord Frederic Leighton, P.R.A. (British, 1830-1896) Studies for Romola
pencil and white chalk on light grey paper
sold together with Eliot, G. Romola, 1880, numbered 527 from the edition of 1000 (2 vols)
24 x 40.5cm
£1,000-1,500
Provenance: Ex Handley-Read Collection, Fine Art Society Catalogue 69 (as Shannon)

Condition:
Good clean condition, perhaps the slightest hint of acid staining around the mount and one or two tiny fox marks, oldish washline mount and glazed gilt frame, auctioneers chalk verso for a sale 17 7 89 Lot 135 Provenance: Ex Handley-Read Collection, Fine Art Society Catalogue 69 (as Shannon). Illustrations for George Eliot's Romola (title page and p56 of the 1880 edition, 2 vols). Purchased from Abbot & Holder.

Sold for £1,000