Lot 359
  • 359

Pryde, James

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Pryde, James
  • Portrait of G.K. Chesterton
  • Inscribed To Father Brown, from his friend James Pyle on attached label on the reverse
  • ink drawing on paper
155 by 142mm., ink and gouache drawing, unsigned, PRESENTATION INSCRIPTION FROM THE ARTIST TO G.K. CHESTERTON on reverse of frame ("To Father Brown | from his friend | James Pryde"), mounted, framed and glazed, some craquelure 

Provenance

Given by the artist to G.K. Chesteron; P. & D. Colnaghi; Lord Parmoor; Sotheby's, 6 May 1987, lot 219

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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."