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Jack B. Yeats, R.H.A.
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Jack B. Yeats, R.H.A.
- Pen and ink drawing of character "Pye" and "Boatman" in conversation
- pen and ink
the boatman seated by the waterside, with hat and smoking pipe, Pye pointing and speaking next to him, with description and dialogue above and below ("Pye having travelled in America...the boatman... and tries to astonish but its hard. Here is a conversation between them..."), the conversation relating to a Chinese man teaching a cormorant how to fish, signed by the artist at the bottom, dated 1906, 168 x 104mm, mounted (size of mount 257 x 190mm), apparently previously removed from album
Condition
slightly stained and browned
"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."