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Sir William Orpen, R.W.S., N.E.A.C., R.A., R.H.A.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir William Orpen, R.W.S., N.E.A.C., R.A., R.H.A.
- the song of orps, alone in paris at midnight
- signed, variously inscribed and dated l.l.: 4th October 1919
- pen and ink and wash on British Delegation notepaper
- 24 by 18.5cm., 9½ by 7¼in.
Condition
On headed paper which bears 'British Delegation Paris' and the Royal Coat of Arms.
The sheet has been laid onto backing card and appears sound. One or two small spots of foxing otherwise in good overall condition.
Held under glass in a gilt plaster frame with a cream mount; unexamined out of frame.
"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
Inscribed:
'"Philip at such times as this
would I could find some wondrous "miss"
and plumps apon her with a kiss
and quiver in that warm abyss
and thrust and strike and never mis
until I found that slumbrous bliss
of satisfied desire"
To Sir Philip Sassoon Bart M.P./ with fellow feeling/ from his little friend/ Orps'
Another version of this work, written by Orpen to A. N. Lee and of the same date, belongs to the Imperial War Museum, London (see Robert Upstone, William Orpen, Politics, Sex & Death, 2005, fig.127, p.43).
'"Philip at such times as this
would I could find some wondrous "miss"
and plumps apon her with a kiss
and quiver in that warm abyss
and thrust and strike and never mis
until I found that slumbrous bliss
of satisfied desire"
To Sir Philip Sassoon Bart M.P./ with fellow feeling/ from his little friend/ Orps'
Another version of this work, written by Orpen to A. N. Lee and of the same date, belongs to the Imperial War Museum, London (see Robert Upstone, William Orpen, Politics, Sex & Death, 2005, fig.127, p.43).