1340

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Revised: 8/15/2016 

Please Note: Upon further research and examination we have determined that this work is “Attributed to Lord Frederic Leighton. Accordingly, as an attributed work, we do not guarantee the painting to be by Leighton.

LORD FREDERIC LEIGHTON (British, 1830-1896) MEDITERRANEAN COASTAL SCENE (POSSIBLY CAPRI).

Oil on wood panel Housed in a good fancy gilt frame with gilt liner Signed lower left “Leighton 1890” Also retaining a label on verso from the Continental Galleries of Fine Art, Montreal, Canada Board having an impressed stamp “Giosi/Napoli” in an oval Accompanying this painting is a folded letter signed by Leighton which he may be answering the original owner as to whether it could be included in an upcoming exhibition and is as follows: “I was asked yesterday on behalf of a lady who has very nice pictures and _ _ is our friend whether picture valuable. _ on loan with forthcoming exhibition and he was anxious to lend one of more from her gallery. I said that _ _ certain the idea has been given up for want of space but that i would make final everything in case any _ decision should have been framed – Will you kindly send him a line and answer? _ Your _ Leighton” SIZE: Sight: 5-1/2″ x 8-3/4″. Overall: 11″ x 14-1/4″ CONDITION: Signature & date may have been heightened or added at a later time, some touch up to upper sky area. 50811-12 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1340

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Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

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Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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