SIR EDWARD POYNTER (British, 1836-1919). A VISIT TO AESCULAPIUS, initialed and dated 1875 lower left. Watercolor on paper laid down on canvas under glass - Sight: 11 3/4 in. x 17 3/4 in. Estimate $7,000-9,000
A large oil painting of this subject by Poynter dated 1880 is now in the Tate Gallery, London.
Old labels on reverse bear the myth of Venus and Aesculapius.
Another label states "The Celebrated Collection of Paintings and Drawings - The Late J. P. Heseltine Esq." John Heseltine was an important British collector of his time. His collection was sold at Sotheby's, London March 25, 1920.
PROVENANCE: Estate of Thomas Frederick McNair Scott, London and Philadelphia. Purchased in London Salesrooms on May 29th, 1935.( Lot #444 ) by .Robert McNair Scott. Thence by family descent.
