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Jack B. Yeats, R.H.A.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Jack B. Yeats, R.H.A.
- Douglas Hyde; W. G. Fay
- both stamped with monogram l.l.; one inscribed S Douglas Hyde; the other inscribed W. G Fay and with further indistinct inscription
- both pencil and watercolour
- each 11.5 by 8cm., 4½ by 3¾in.
Condition
Both works appears sound, not laid down and in good overall condition. Held in matching beige mounts but no frames.
"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
Hyde was an academic, linguist and scholar of the Irish language. He founded the Gaelic League, was professor of Modern Irish in university College, Dublin, a Senator of the Free State and served as the first official President of Ireland from 1938-45. John Butler Yeats did two portraits of Hyde, one now in the Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery, Dublin, the other in the National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin.
William G. Fay and his brother Frank, were both brilliant actors of their day and stage producers. Willam Butler Yeats saw them as the answer to the struggling Irish National Theatre and out of the 'W. G. Fay's Irish National Dramatic Company' would emerge the Abbey Theatre with WBY at its centre.