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Beerbohm, Max
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Beerbohm, Max
- Two caricatures, comprising:
- ink and watercolour on paper
i) Major Esterhazy, 205 by 105mm., ink and watercolour drawing, signed “Max” upper right with title at lower centre, framed and glazed; ii)Colonel Ochiltree, 200 by 160mm., ink and watercolour drawing, signed “Max” lower left with title at lower centre, mounted, framed and glazed
Charles Marie Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy (1847-1923) was an officer in the French armed forces and a spy for the German Empire. He was the author of the bordereau or handwritten memorandum which triggered the Dreyfus affair in 1894.
Charles Marie Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy (1847-1923) was an officer in the French armed forces and a spy for the German Empire. He was the author of the bordereau or handwritten memorandum which triggered the Dreyfus affair in 1894.
Literature
[Esterhazy:] Exhibited Leicester Galleries (1928); Hart-Davis 534 (and reproduced within Hart-Davis’ catalogue). [Ochiltree:] Exhibited Piccadilly Gallery (1972) no 40; Hart-Davis 1126
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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."