Lot Essay
The church is that of St. James's in Shere, Surrey, a favourite subject of the artist. Leader lived for many years in the neighbouring village of Burrows Cross and is buried in St. James's churchyard.
A painting of the same view, without figures, and signed and dated 1895, was offered at Sotheby's London, 5 November 1974, lot 114.
We are grateful to Ruth Wood for her help in preparing this and the following six catalogue entries.
A painting of the same view, without figures, and signed and dated 1895, was offered at Sotheby's London, 5 November 1974, lot 114.
We are grateful to Ruth Wood for her help in preparing this and the following six catalogue entries.