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# Churchill, Sir Winston.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- A collection comprising:
- ink on paper and photograph
Four typed letters signed ("Winston S. Churchill"), to Nigel Patrickson, thanking him for gifts, 4 pages, 8vo, 10 Downing St and 28 Hyde Park Gate, 3 December 1951 to 5 December 1958, one letter framed and glazed with envelope; photograph (150 x 150mm) depicting an elderly Churchill with his wife Clementine seated in a domestic setting, signed by both, framed and glazed (frame size 390 x 360mm), with an autograph letter signed by Clementine on the reverse of the frame, not examined out of frame; seven letters to and by Patrickson on Churchill's paintings, including an account provided for Edward Heath of how Churchill overpainted the mouse in 'The Lion and the Mouse' by Rubens and Snyder at Chequers, 7 pages, 4to and 8vo, 26 April 1955 to 29 January 1972, with two envelopes; printed booklets (order of service and ceremonial) and other documents relating to Churchill's funeral, 30 January 1965
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."
"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
Churchill and his picture framer. Frank Patrickson, owner of J.J. Patrickson of Fulham Road, worked for many years framing and restoring for Churchill; these letters show that he occasionally signed paintings on Churchill's behalf and even assisted him in touching up a Rubens.