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[Yeats, W.B.--Quinn, John]
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- [Yeats, W.B.--Quinn, John]
- Collection of photographs and prints relating to the Yeats family and John Quinn, comprising:
- PAPER
Photographic portrait of John Quinn and William Butler Yeats, seated, by Arnold Genthe, vintage silverprint, 250 x 190mm, mounted, signed on the mount by the photographer and inscribed on the mount by Quinn to Jeanne Robert Foster (“…Taken in 1914 and presented to her May 30.1921.JQ…”), framed and glazed (395 x 275mm), slight silvering at edges
Photographic portrait of John Butler Yeats seated with a sketchbook in his studio, vintage silverprint, 130 x 100mm, inscribed on the image (“For Mr Quinn from Julia E. Ford”) also inscribed on the reverse (“John Butler Yeats in his Studio in Dublin”), framed and glazed (205 x 175mm), tear (approx. 20mm x 16mm) on right side of image, silvered, creased
John Sloan, two etchings, dated 1913, 105 x 70mm and 70 x 95mm, both mounted and inscribed in pencil on the mount by the artist as New Year’s gifts to John Quinn, framed and glazed (205 x 160 and 175 x 190mm)
Silhouette inscribed in pencil “Mr John B. Yeats – father of Wm. B. Yeats”, 210 x 145, framed and glazed (380 x 315mm)
Five modern hand-coloured Cuala Press prints; two reproduction etchings and one painting by John B. Yeats; and two copyprint photographic portraits; each individually framed and glazed (15)
Photographic portrait of John Butler Yeats seated with a sketchbook in his studio, vintage silverprint, 130 x 100mm, inscribed on the image (“For Mr Quinn from Julia E. Ford”) also inscribed on the reverse (“John Butler Yeats in his Studio in Dublin”), framed and glazed (205 x 175mm), tear (approx. 20mm x 16mm) on right side of image, silvered, creased
John Sloan, two etchings, dated 1913, 105 x 70mm and 70 x 95mm, both mounted and inscribed in pencil on the mount by the artist as New Year’s gifts to John Quinn, framed and glazed (205 x 160 and 175 x 190mm)
Silhouette inscribed in pencil “Mr John B. Yeats – father of Wm. B. Yeats”, 210 x 145, framed and glazed (380 x 315mm)
Five modern hand-coloured Cuala Press prints; two reproduction etchings and one painting by John B. Yeats; and two copyprint photographic portraits; each individually framed and glazed (15)
Provenance
See previous lot.
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."