Live Auction 5858Old Masters & 19th Century Works of Art
Christie’s roundel
Lot 455

Ignacio de Leon y Escosura (Spanish, 1834-1901)

A minor indulgence

Closed10 July 2009

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GBP 1,875

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Ignacio de Leon y Escosura (Spanish, 1834-1901)
A minor indulgence
signed and dated 'Leon y Escosura 1860' (lower right)
oil on panel
8½ x 6 3/8 in. (21.7 x 16.3 cm.)

Specialist note

A student of Federico du Madrazo, he settled in Paris and later gained a second class medal in Madrid and London. He was made a Knight of the Order of Charles III and Commander of the Order of Isabelle The Catholic.