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John Butler Yeats
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- John Butler Yeats
- self portraits
- one inscribed, signed and dated l.r.: Myself/ seen through a glass - / by/ JB Yeats/ Oct - 1919; the other bears the signatures and inscriptions of various members of the Yeats family and the date 17th December 1968 on the backboard
- both pencil
- one 48 by 35cm., 19 by 14in., the other 29.5 by 23cm., 11½ by 9in.
Condition
The three-quarter length portrait does not appear to be laid down and cockles slightly. Some minor surface abrasions along the lower right end and corner and the surface is slightly discoloured; otherwise pencil remains strong and the work in good overal condition. Held under glass in a gilt plaster frame with a cream mount; unexamined out of frame.
The other, not laid down. Some minor spots of foxing and discolouring about the edges; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition. Held under glass in a simple wood frame with a dark blue mount.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Throughout his career, Yeats painted and sketched, and mastered both media. From 1890-1897, Yeats was primarily a black and white artist and focused on book illustrations, sketches, and frontispieces. These pencil self-portraits are examples of Yeats’s affinity for drawing.