Material concerning Lord Frederic Leighton

This material is held atPaul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art

  • Reference
    • GB 3010 WR/31
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1907-1930
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 5 newspaper cuttings

Scope and Content

Includes:

-newspaper cutting concering an overview of the Leighton sale at Christie's

-newspaper cutting concerning an overview of Lord Leighton's Pictures at Christie's

-newspaper cutting concerning lots 294, 295, 296, 297: four paintings by Corot sold at the Christie's auction, 14 July 1896, whose whereabouts are unknown

-copy of the following newpaper cutting: 1907. The Life of Lord Leighton. Times Literary Supplement 22 February 1907, p. 61.

-copy of the following newspaper cutting: 1930. Lord Leighton's Centenary Celebrated in London. London Times 27 December 1930.

3 items pasted into and 2 items removed from: Christie, Manson & Woods (1896) Remaining Works and the collection of Ancient and Modern Pictures and Watercolour Drawings of the Late Right Honourable Lord Leighton of Stretton [Auction catalogue]

[Available in the Paul Mellon Centre's Library, see URL below]

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