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Two studies of a sculpture of a putto
Details
Joseph Wright of Derby, A.R.A. (1734-1797)
Two studies of a sculpture of a putto
with inscription 'Studies of Children. Jo Wright (of Derby) A.R.A. (upper centre, overmounted) and further inscribed 'Wright of Derby' (on the reverse)
pen and grey ink and grey wash, fragmentary watermark
10¾ x 7¾in. (27.4 x 19.8cm.)
Two studies of a sculpture of a putto
with inscription 'Studies of Children. Jo Wright (of Derby) A.R.A. (upper centre, overmounted) and further inscribed 'Wright of Derby' (on the reverse)
pen and grey ink and grey wash, fragmentary watermark
10¾ x 7¾in. (27.4 x 19.8cm.)
Provenance
Edward Jupp, by 1871, included in his graingerised set of catalogues of the Society of Artists (vol. III, p. 16).
Thomas William Waller, by 1877.
Elizabeth Stauffer Moore, thence by decent to
Elizabeth Richardson Simmons; Christie's, London, 12 November 1968,
sale of the E.B.Jupp Collection, lot 224 (190 gns. to Besterman).
Theodore Besterman; Christie's, London, 17 November 1981, lot 59 (£550).
with Stanhope Shelton.
Thomas William Waller, by 1877.
Elizabeth Stauffer Moore, thence by decent to
Elizabeth Richardson Simmons; Christie's, London, 12 November 1968,
sale of the E.B.Jupp Collection, lot 224 (190 gns. to Besterman).
Theodore Besterman; Christie's, London, 17 November 1981, lot 59 (£550).
with Stanhope Shelton.
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