G. Gershwin, self-portrait in black crayon, [c.1935], with a presentation inscription by Ira Gershwin in 1955

Property of the heirs of Alexander Smallens

George Gershwin

Fine large self-portrait, executed in black crayon, with a later presentation inscription signed by Ira Gershwin to the conductor Alexander Smallens

"For Alex With love--Self-portrait by George--From Ira Christmas, 1955"

the undated drawing showing the composer full face with collar and tie, together with two smaller self-portraits at the bottom of the sheet, one an outline profile and the other full-face, a cut signature ("George Gershwin") laid down in the field, almost certainly by Ira

framed and glazed, overall size: c.57 x 45.5cm, on heavy cartridge paper, [probably c.1935]