Edward Lear, Finale, Italy.
Titled ‘Finale’ lower left and dated ’17. December 1864 11.15 A.M’ numbered ’56’ lower right and variously inscribed with colour notes to the cliff watercolour and ink with white heightening 23 x 34cm
Provenance
Acquired in 1938 by Sir Maurice Amos (the grandfather of the present vendor), His sister-in-law, Margaret Bushell (daughter of Colonel Sir Colin Campbell Scott-Moncrieff), Doctor Rachel Bromwich (née Amos, the present vendor’s mother), Thence by descent
A view of Finale from a similar viewpoint, made on the same day half an hour earlier, was previously sold at Cheffins (11th March 2020, Lot 45). Lear notes in his diary on this day: ‘At 9 ― went up to the Ponte or Gallery to draw, & G. passed me at 9.30. A very grand coast scene: drew till 12. Morning fine, & weather cold ― apparently more settled.’
Edward Lear, Finale Ligure, Italy.
Inscribed in ink lower left “Finale / 10.45 AM / 17 December 1864” and with the artist’s annotations in pencil and ink watercolour 17 x 51.5cm.
Provenance
The Leger Galleries, 13 Old Bond Street, London W1, October 1972.
A Blog of Bosh 