Benjamin E. Minns

The drawings have paper mounts and are all included in a brown faux leather album. All works appear in good stable condition.
"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.
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BALLOON SELLER
Signed and dated B. E. MINNS / 96 (lower left)
Pen, ink and pencil on paper
25 by 20cm

BOY AND GIRL WITH HOOP
Pen, ink and pencil on paper
21 by 16.2cm

BUSH COMPLIMENTS
Signed B. E. MINNS (lower left); bears inscription on reverse with text of published caption
Ink, wash heightened with white and pencil on paper
21.7 by 24.2cm

IT'S A LOT OF BOTHER VISITING...
Signed B. E. MINNS (lower right); bears inscription across bottom with text of published caption
Pen and ink heightened with white on paper
25.3 by 20.9cm

HOEING
Signed B. E. MINNS (lower left); bears inscription on reverse with text of published caption; bears publication date stamp 20.5.31 on reverse
Ink, wash, chinese white and pencil on paper
20.8 by 24.1cm

SWEET MEMORIES
Signed and dated B. E. MINNS (lower left)
Pen, ink and pencil on paper
23 by 19.8cm

PUTTING ELIZA RIGHT
Signed B. E. MINNS (lower left); letter attached to reverse incorporating text of published caption and bearing publication date stamp
Ink, wash heightened with white and pencil on paper
22.9 by 27.1cm

LITTLE GIRL TENDING TO BOY
Signed with initials BEM. (lower right)
Pen, ink and pencil on paper
20.7 by 16.2cm

SEATED WOMAN READING
Signed B...E. MINNS (lower left)
Pen, ink and pencil on paper
27.5 by 21.5cm

THE CAMERA CANNOT LIE?
Signed B. E. MINNS (lower left); bears incription across bottom with text of published caption
Pen and ink heightened with white on paper
21.3 by 26.9cm

PROVENANCE
Trevor Bussell Fine Art, Sydney
Purchased from the above in 1985

TWO POINTS OF VIEW
Three character sketches on reverse with text of published caption
Pen, ink and pencil on paper
18.9 by 22cm

BACK FROM THE HOSPITAL
Bears inscription on reverse with text of published caption
Pen and ink heightened with white on paper
20.2 by 20cm

ENGAGED
Signed B. E. MINNS / 1912 (lower left)
Pen, ink, pencil on paper
20.3 by 23.7cm

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