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Augustus Edwin John, O.M. R.A.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Augustus Edwin John, O.M. R.A.
- The Artist's son, Robin
- pencil
- 39.5 by 25cm.; 15½ by 9¾in.
- Executed circa 1912.
Provenance
Agnew's, London
Private Collection
Private Collection
Exhibited
Cardiff, National Museum of Wales, Themes and Variations: The Drawings of Augustus John 1901 -1931,1996, cat no.59, illustrated p.62.
Condition
The sheet is fully laid down to a backing sheet, itself adhered to a card mount via two hinge strips along the top edge.
There is an old repaired tear in the bottom left corner, c.4cm. in length, with a few further minor handling marks visible to the extreme edge of the sheet, not wholly visible in the present mount. There is a tiny further tear to the extreme lower left corner, not wholly visible in the present mount.
There are minor signs of light surface dirt and studio detritus, including to the left of his hair, but this excepting the work appears in good overall condition.
Housed behind glass in a thin gilt wooden frame, set within a cream card mount.
Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
"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."