- 27
# - Churchill, Sir Winston.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Photograph signed
a wartime silverprint by Walter Stoneman, half length, showing the Prime Minister standing by his desk (150 x 105mm.), mounted, signed on the mount ("WSChurchill"), photographer's stamp on reverse of mount, silvered
[together with:] typed letter signed by C.R. Thompson, to Wing Commander Jeffs, sending the photograph on behalf of the Prime Minister "as a small souvenir of the "Maiden Voyage"", 1 page, 8vo, headed stationery of 10 Downing St., 21 July 1943, the two items framed and glazed together (frame size 315 x 380mm.)
[together with:] typed letter signed by C.R. Thompson, to Wing Commander Jeffs, sending the photograph on behalf of the Prime Minister "as a small souvenir of the "Maiden Voyage"", 1 page, 8vo, headed stationery of 10 Downing St., 21 July 1943, the two items framed and glazed together (frame size 315 x 380mm.)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate. If you require additional information we would recommend viewing the item during the exhibition or contacting one of the specialists for this sale.
"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
Charles Ralfe ("Tommy") Thompson was personal assistant to Churchill as Minister of Defence. Jeffs's "Maiden Voyage", which prompted this personal gift from Churchill, has not been identified.