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Lot 218
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Augustus John, O.M., R.A.

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Augustus John, O.M., R.A.
  • portrait of a lady
  • signed l.r.: John
  • pencil
  • 36 by 23cm., 14 by 9in.

Provenance

The New Chenil Galleries, London

Exhibited

New York, The Anderton Galleries, Paintings and Drawings by Augustus E. John, 14 January - 4 February 1928, no.6 (as Portrait).

Condition

The sheet appears sound. It does not appear to be laid down and cockles slightly. There is a spot of foxing near the upper right edge; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition. Held in a gilt composite frame with a cream mount under glass; unexamined out of frame.
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