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Susan Mary 'Lily' Yeats
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Susan Mary 'Lily' Yeats
- A patinated bronze figural desk seal, 19th century, the matrix with intaglio of the 'Metal Man'
- bronze
- 9.5 by 2cm.; 3 3/4 by 3/4 in.
"The man on the pedestal in the middle of the river is The Metal Man, and he points to where the water is deep enough for ships" (W.B. Yeats, Reveries Over Childhood and Youth, Dublin, 1915)
The Metal Man is located at Rosses Point, the entrance to Sligo Harbour. As a symbol of Sligo he was important to the Yeats children and Jack was to include the twelve foot high figure in numerous drawings including 'Memory Harbour', the original of which he gave to W.B. Yeats and which was included as one of the plates to accompany the Cuala Press edition of Reveries Over Childhood and Youth.
Lily Yeats' bookplate, designed by Jack (see lot 187) was to incorporate the Metal Man reading a book and this design was evidently used by Lily as a desk seal.
The Metal Man is located at Rosses Point, the entrance to Sligo Harbour. As a symbol of Sligo he was important to the Yeats children and Jack was to include the twelve foot high figure in numerous drawings including 'Memory Harbour', the original of which he gave to W.B. Yeats and which was included as one of the plates to accompany the Cuala Press edition of Reveries Over Childhood and Youth.
Lily Yeats' bookplate, designed by Jack (see lot 187) was to incorporate the Metal Man reading a book and this design was evidently used by Lily as a desk seal.
Condition
minor cracking to metal towards base
"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."