Lot Essay
We are grateful to Alex Kidson for his help in preparing this catalogue entry.
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The Desmarais Collection: A pied-à-terre in New York
George Romney (Dalton-in-Furness, Lancashire 1734-1802 Kendal, Cumbria)
A female figure standing, probably a study for the 'Initiation of a Nymph' (recto); and Two studies of a seated female figure (verso)
Details
George Romney (Dalton-in-Furness, Lancashire 1734-1802 Kendal, Cumbria)
A female figure standing, probably a study for the 'Initiation of a Nymph' (recto); and Two studies of a seated female figure (verso)
pencil, pen and brown ink (recto); pencil (verso)
14 ½ x 8 ¾ in. (36.9 x 22.2 cm)
A female figure standing, probably a study for the 'Initiation of a Nymph' (recto); and Two studies of a seated female figure (verso)
pencil, pen and brown ink (recto); pencil (verso)
14 ½ x 8 ¾ in. (36.9 x 22.2 cm)
Provenance
Alfred A. de Pass, London (1861-1953) (L. 108a), by whom given to
The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Truro; Christie's, London, 22 February 1966, part of lot 37.
with Colnaghi, London.
Paul Guy Desmarais, Sen., 8 September 2008.
The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Truro; Christie's, London, 22 February 1966, part of lot 37.
with Colnaghi, London.
Paul Guy Desmarais, Sen., 8 September 2008.