Lot 206: John William Waterhouse, R.A. (British, 1849-1917) The Soul of the Rose oil on canvas 34 5/8 x 23 ¼ in. (88 x 59.1 cm.)

John William Waterhouse, R.A. (British, 1849-1917)
The Soul of the Rose
signed and dated 'J.W. Waterhouse/1908.' (lower right)
oil on canvas
34 5/8 x 23 ¼ in. (88 x 59.1 cm.)

Sir Brodie Haldane Henderson (1869-1936), KCMG, Braughing, Hertfordshire.
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 16 October 1981, lot 104.
with Pre-Raphaelite Inc., London, until 2007.
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 7 June 2007, lot 41.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.