Lot Essay
For a note on this subject see lot 34.
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Study for the left hand of 'The Woman clothed with the Sun'
Details
Benjamin West, P.R.A. (1738-1820)
Study for the left hand of 'The Woman clothed with the Sun'
black and white chalk on blue-grey paper, unframed
10 x 8½ in. (25.4 x 21.6 cm.)
Study for the left hand of 'The Woman clothed with the Sun'
black and white chalk on blue-grey paper, unframed
10 x 8½ in. (25.4 x 21.6 cm.)
Provenance
The artist's family, and by descent to
Mrs P. Howard; Sotheby's, London, 22 March 1979, part of lot 9, where purchased by the present owner.
Mrs P. Howard; Sotheby's, London, 22 March 1979, part of lot 9, where purchased by the present owner.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium