Lot Essay
This large canvas of the Libyan Sibyl was sold as one of twelve watercolours by William Bewick depicting the six sibyls and six prophets
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The Libican Sybil
Details
William Bewick after Michelangelo Buonarotti (1475-1564)
The Libican Sybil
bodycolour laid down on canvas, unframed
117.5 x 84¼in. (297.8 x 214cm.)
The Libican Sybil
bodycolour laid down on canvas, unframed
117.5 x 84¼in. (297.8 x 214cm.)
Provenance
The Dean and Chapter of Durham Cathedral Christie's London, 2 June 1978, lot 214
#60 to the present owner
#60 to the present owner
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.