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325. WALTER RICHARD SICKERT RA RBA (BRITISH, 1860-1942). VENETIAN WOMAN (LA GUISSEPPINA).

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WALTER RICHARD SICKERT RA RBA (BRITISH, 1860-1942). VENETIAN WOMAN (LA GUISSEPPINA).
325. 4358105. WALTER RICHARD SICKERT RA RBA (BRITISH, 1860-1942). VENETIAN WOMAN (LA GUISSEPPINA).

Description

Pen, ink & charcoal on tinted paper, 27cm x 19cm. (51cm x 38.5cm including frame)

*Ernest Brown & Phillips Ltd,
Ex collection D.V. Williams Jan 1969.
Belonged to Sue Murray, Wilton Street.

"La Giuseppina" refers to both a nickname for a specific model by the British artist Walter Sickert and a painting he created between 1903–1904 based on her. Sickert, a prominent Post-Impressionist, used the name for his favorite model during his winter in Venice, where he painted prostitutes in his studio. The painting, titled "La Giuseppina, the Ring," is now held by the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid.

Condition

Some slight foxing to the top right hand corner & above the head, with further slight foxing.
Otherwise in good order.
Colour variance to paper.

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325. 4358105. WALTER RICHARD SICKERT RA RBA (BRITISH, 1860-1942). VENETIAN WOMAN (LA GUISSEPPINA).

Description

Pen, ink & charcoal on tinted paper, 27cm x 19cm. (51cm x 38.5cm including frame)

*Ernest Brown & Phillips Ltd,
Ex collection D.V. Williams Jan 1969.
Belonged to Sue Murray, Wilton Street.

"La Giuseppina" refers to both a nickname for a specific model by the British artist Walter Sickert and a painting he created between 1903–1904 based on her. Sickert, a prominent Post-Impressionist, used the name for his favorite model during his winter in Venice, where he painted prostitutes in his studio. The painting, titled "La Giuseppina, the Ring," is now held by the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid.

Condition

Some slight foxing to the top right hand corner & above the head, with further slight foxing.
Otherwise in good order.
Colour variance to paper.

Resale right

No

Sale

Autumn Fine Art Sale

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Lawrences Auctioneers
Catalogue no
325

Autumn Fine Art Sale

Lawrences Auctioneers present their Autumn Fine Art Sale. The auction includes a fine art, period furniture and collectables.

The sale is led by English silver spanning the Georgian through the Edwardian periods. Among the highlights are a George I silver marrow scoop by William Toone and a George II Hanoverian pattern silver soup ladle by Ebenezer Coker.

The Asian art section includes porcelain an early Thai Sawankhalok ware bottle, along with a collection of snuff bottles and ceramics including chargers.

The auction also features a selection of jewellery and watches, including diamond solitaire rings, period brooches set with sapphires and rubies. Modern wristwatches are on offer alongside 18th and 19th century gold and silver pocket watches.

An eclectic mix of paintings and prints are included in the catalogue, ranging from 17th century Old Master engravings to 19th century European school landscape and portraits, as well as contemporary works.

The furniture section boasts includes English and continental pieces, with emphasis on mahogany and walnut from the Georgian and Victorian eras. Decorative arts include fine mantel clocks, glassware and period bronze figures.

Finally, the collectables section presents an assortment of items, including historical ephemera and royal interest.

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