Thomas Francis Dicksee

Lot Description Thomas Francis Dicksee (1819-1895) Christ of the Cornfield "And he said unto them, The Sabbath was made for man, And not man for the Sabbath." Mark, II, 27. signed and dated 'TF DICKSEE 1883' (lower left) and signed and inscribed 'Christ in the Cornfield/'and he said unto them. The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. Mark 2:27' and 'Stokesay 1029' (on labels attached to the reverse) oil on canvas 55 x 41 in. (139.7 x 104.1 cm.) Lot Condition Report I confirm that I have read this Important Notice and agree to its terms. View Condition Report Provenance J.D. Allcroft, Stokesay Court, Shropshire, and by descent. Sir Philip and Lady Magnus-Allcroft (+); Sotheby's, Stokesay Court, 29 September 1994, lot 607, where purchased by the present owner. Pre-Lot Text VARIOUS PROPERTIES Exhibited Worcestershire Exhibition, Fine Art Section, 1882, (unnumbered). View Lot Notes › Dicksee's picture illustrates an episode recorded in St Mark's Gospel, in which Jesus picks grain on the Sabbath, thereby challenging the Pharisees' injunction not to do so. He wanted to make the point that God intended the Sabbath to be a day of rest out of his love for humanity, rather than the religious obstacle that it had become after the Pharisees insisted on observing the letter rather than the spirit of the law. The painting first belonged to John Derby Allcroft, a glove manufacturer, who built the magnificent Stokesay Court in Shropshire, which he filled with a notable collection of pictures purchased from the walls of the Royal Academy. The picture formed the centrepiece of the Library, where Allcroft, a devout exponent of 'muscular Christianity', retired for contemplation. Thomas Dicksee was the father of Sir Frank Dicksee (see lots 11 and 21).

LOT 11 PROPERTY OF A LADY THOMAS FRANCIS DICKSEE R.A. 1819-1895 MIRANDA, THE TEMPEST 8,000—12,000 GBP 34 by 24cm., 13 1/2 by 9 1/2 in. DESCRIPTION oil on board CATALOGUE NOTE This is a smaller version of Dicksee's Royal Academy exhibit of 1881 (Sotheby's, New York, 26 October 2004, lot 238).

Saleroom Notice Please note the additional provenance: with Graham Gallery, London (as Juliet). Pre-lot TextPROPERTY FROM A VIRGINIA COLLECTION Lot Description Thomas Francis Dicksee (British, 1819-1895) Distant Thoughts signed and dated 'T. f Dicksee 1886' (upper right) oil on canvas 22 x 18 in. (55.9 x 45.7 cm.) Painted in 1886. Provenance Anonymous sale; Bonhams, London, 21 November 1996, lot 51. with Graham Gallery, London (as Juliet). aquired from the above by the present owner.

THOMAS FRANCIS DICKSEE R.A. (1819-1895) - JULIET AND THE FRIAR
Mis: 80 by 96.5 cm..
signed T.F.D. and dated 1851 (lower left); signed and titled on a label affixed to the stretcheroil on canvas

CONDITION NOTE
In good condition. Lined. Under UV: inpainting to the darker pigments to address previous pigment seperation fluoresces in the background and the friars robe, some minor strokes to Juliet's skirt and pindots in friar's cheek.We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

PROVENANCE
The American Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford, Connecticut (and sold: Sotheby Parke Bernet, Shakespeareana, January 15, 1976, lot 92, illustrated, as attributed to Frank Dicksee, P.R.A.)

CATALOGUE NOTE
The present subject is taken from Romeo and Juliet, Acv IV, Scene I.

signed t.e.d. and dated 1851 (lower left); signed and titled on a label affixed to the stretcher oil on canvas provenance the american shakespeare theatre, stratford, connecticut (and sold: sotheby's parke bernet, shakespeareana, january 15, 1976, lot 92, illustrated, as attributed to frank dicksee, p.r.a.) catalogue note the present subject is taken from romeo and juliet, acv iv, scene i.