Old Masters, British & European Paintings - 8th March 2023
Lot 121
William Holman Hunt OM (1827-1910)
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £750
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Description
William Holman Hunt OM (1827-1910)
A donkey, a study for The Triumph of the Innocents
Black, red and white chalk
54 x 76cm; 21ΒΌ x 30in
Provenance:
Sir John Middlemore, 1st Bt. (1844-1924);
And by family descent
The present work is a study for the Tate's The Triumph of the Innocents (no.N03334), which was donated by Sir John Middlemore, the original owner of this study.