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Jack B. Yeats, R.H.A.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jack B. Yeats, R.H.A.
- Childhood Sketchbook, aged 12
- inscribed on frontispiece: From Jack Yeats/ to his sister Lillie/ June 30th 1884/ Merville/ Sligo; inscribed endpiece: Jack Yeats/ from his sister Lilly/ August 29th 1883/ Merville/ Sligo
- mostly pencil, some pastel
- each sheet 12 by 17cm., 4¾ by 6¾in.
a busily worked sketchbook of illustrations that reveal the artist's early love for narrative, drama and humour, with hunting, military and pirate themes; titles include The Fire Brigade, Stealing Apples, The British Standing Army; early attempts at a monogram by Jack and Lolly; also two sketches by Lolly Yeats of Minnie Jackson, titled, signed and dated 1883; 54 sheets with sketches on both sides
Condition
The sketchbook is in good overall condition and the sheets sound. Some natural wear and tear and occasional dirt otherwise still well presented.
"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
Jack B. Yeats lived with his grandparents the Pollexfens in Sligo from 1879-86, which were formative years in his development. His father JBY wrote that Jack had been born ‘to observe and paint', and Sligo gave him all he needed - 'the dramatic skies, all cloud and storm and sunshine and all the life of that little town and its people, with so many ‘characters’, and humourists half tragic, half comic.’ (JBY, quoted in W. Murphy, Prodigal Father, 1978, p.150)