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Augustus John, O.M., R.A.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Augustus John, O.M., R.A.
- the marchesa origo
- signed l.r.: John and titled l.l.: The Marchesa Origo
- pencil
- 49 by 34.5cm., 19¼ by 13½in.
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, 9 June 1979, lot 1500;
Christie's, London, 24 September 1984, lot 26
Christie's, London, 24 September 1984, lot 26
Condition
The sheet appears sound and cockles slightly; otherwise in good overall condition.
Held under glass in a gilt plaster frame with a grey 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
Born Iris Margaret Cutting, The Marchess Origo married Antonio Origo, son of Marchese Clemente Origo, in 1924. They had a Tuscan estate at La Foce, to which they devoted much of their time improving, and there she embarked on a succesful writing career. Her work The Merchant of Prato (1957) is an invaluable study to the city's mercantile history.