One of the most influential figures in Cockerell's life and career was his dear friend Frederic, Lord Leighton. These present lots were gifted from the artist to Samuel Pepys Cockerell and have subsequently passed by family descent to the present owner.

Image credits
Photo: Sir Frederic Leighton I A Bassano - New York Public Library Archives
Painting: Flaming June | Sir Frederic Leighton, (1865) - Courtesy of the Museo de Arte de Ponce, Puerto Rico, The Luis A. Ferré Foundation, Inc.
Painting: Campagna | Nino Costa, 1855 (PD)
Photo: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot | Victor Laisné or Lainé (1830-1911)
Painting: Trinità dei Monti (circa. 1825-1828) | Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (PD)
Photo: Frederick Leighton’s Studio, 1895 | (PD but possibly Adolph Augustus Boucher | Leighton House Museum

AUCTION DETAILS
Thursday 27 May | 10.30am
Donnington Priory, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2JE

This is a live online auction with an auctioneer.

VIEWING:
Viewing will be by appointment and in accordance with Covid-19 regulations:

Viewing in London (highlights only): 
Dreweatts London, 16-17 Pall Mall, St James's, London SW1Y 5LU

• Tuesday 18 May: 10am - 5pm
• Wednesday 19 May: 10am - 5pm
• Thursday 20 May: 10am - 5pm

Viewing at Donnington Priory (full sale):

• Sunday 23 May: 10am-3pm
• Monday 24 May: 10am-5pm
• Tuesday 25 May: 10am-5pm
• Wednesday 26 May: 10am-5pm
• Please note there is no viewing on the morning of the sale.

To book an appointment to view, please email pictures@dreweatts.com or call +44 (0) 1635 553 553 

Our specialists will also be providing detailed conditions reports and additional images as requested.

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