Details

Provenance

In the  collection of the artist until sold by order of his trustees, Christie's, 15 March 1918, lot 13; Private collection

Literature

A.T. Story, Life of John Linnell , 1893, Vol. III, p. 282; D. Linnell, Blake, Palmer, Linnell  and Co.: Life of John Linnell , 1994, p. 373, no. 367 Condition STRUCTURE<br>The canvas has been firmly lined.<br><br>PAINT SURFACE<br>The painting appears to be in very good condition.<br><br>ULTRAVIOLET<br>Examination under ultraviolet light reveals no retouching and the picture appears to be in excellent original condition.<br><br>FRAME<br>Held in a British Rococo revival moulded and gilded frame. "In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE." Catalogue Note An entry in Linnell's diary for 8th August 1877 records 'began Red Sunset', at a time when he was also working on Crossing the Bridge , and the artist worked on the picture on and off until February 1878. The painting remained in the artist collection until it was sold by order of his trustees in 1918, along with a number of other works by the artist that remained in his studio, and his famous collection of works by William Blake. We are grateful to David Linnell for his assistance with the cataloguing of this lot.

Catalog summary

John Linnell Red Sunset signed l.r.: J. Linnell , and inscribed on a label, verso: A Red Sun-Set/ Begun aug 8/77/ John Linnell Sn. oil on canvas 81 by 106cm., 32 by 41¾in. Provenance In the  collection of the artist until sold by order of his trustees, Christie's, 15 March 1918, lot 13; Private collection Literature A.T. Story, Life of John Linnell , 1893, Vol. III, p. 282; D. Linnell, Blake, Palmer, Linnell  and Co.: Life of John Linnell , 1994, p. 373, no. 367 Condition STRUCTURE<br>The canvas has been firmly lined.<br><br>PAINT SURFACE<br>The painting appears to be in very good condition.<br><br>ULTRAVIOLET<br>Examination under ultraviolet light reveals no retouching and the picture appears to be in excellent original condition.<br><br>FRAME<br>Held in a British Rococo revival moulded and gilded frame. "In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE." Catalogue Note An entry in Linnell's diary for 8th August 1877 records 'began Red Sunset', at a time when he was also working on Crossing the Bridge , and the artist worked on the picture on and off until February 1878. The painting remained in the artist collection until it was sold by order of his trustees in 1918, along with a number of other works by the artist that remained in his studio, and his famous collection of works by William Blake. We are grateful to David Linnell for his assistance with the cataloguing of this lot.