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John Butler Yeats
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- John Butler Yeats
- Lolly Yeats with a Ball, aged 9
- dated l.r.: June 3rd 1877.
- pencil and wash
- 18 by 13.5cm., 7 by 5¼in.
together with 8 further sketches of Lily and Lolly
Exhibited
New York, Albany Institute of History & Art, The Drawings of John Butler Yeats, 11 April - 31 May 1987, no.8 (illustrated in exh. cat.)
Literature
William Murphy, The Yeats Family and the Pollexfens of Sligo, Dolmen Press, Dublin, 1971, illustrated no.6;
William Murphy, Family Secrets, William Butler Yeats and his Relatives, Syracuse University Press, New York, 1995, p.34, fig.15
William Murphy, Family Secrets, William Butler Yeats and his Relatives, Syracuse University Press, New York, 1995, p.34, fig.15
Condition
Lolly with Ball:
The sheet has discoloured. Some spots of foxing. Laid to card; otherwise sound overall. Held in a cream mount.
The remaining sketches, all unlaid. Some signs of age and wear to edges but overall they appear in good condition. Held in cream mounts but not framed.
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"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."