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Sir William Orpen, R.W.S., N.E.A.C., R.A., R.H.A.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir William Orpen, R.W.S., N.E.A.C., R.A., R.H.A.
- View from the Cattle Market, Dublin; Drinks among Artists and Poets; Pan
- variously titled and inscribed
- each pen and ink
- largest: 22 by 20cm., 8¾ by 8in.
Literature
William Orpen, Stories of Old Ireland and Myself (1924): View from the Cattle Market, Dublin reproduced as 'John Hughes takes me for a Walk in Dublin and Talks Art', opp. p.2; Drinks among Artists and Poets as 'A Talented Picnic', opp. p.58 and Pan as 'I Gallump with my Pipes on the Plains of Meath', opp. p.30
Condition
All three sheet appear sound. Cattle Market and Pan have been executed on lined paper and have faint vertical creases, probably when folded. Cattle Market also has small crease in lower right corner. Drinks with Artists has a faint vertical and horizontal fold mark; otherwise all three appear in good overall condition.
Held in matching frames with cream mounts under glass; unexamined out of frame. Ready to hang.
"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."