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PAPAS, 'THE SWORD OF MACOLES', INK, 1963
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- William Papas
- The Sword of Macoles
279 by 292mm., pen and ink, signed, mounted, framed and glazed
Provenance
The Estate of William Papas EXHIBITED:
‘The Illustrators. The British Art of Illustration 1800-2007’, Chris Beetles Gallery, 2007, no 531; ‘The Illustrators: The British Art of Illustration 1800-2008’, Portico Library and Gallery, Manchester, November 2008-January 2009
‘The Illustrators. The British Art of Illustration 1800-2007’, Chris Beetles Gallery, 2007, no 531; ‘The Illustrators: The British Art of Illustration 1800-2008’, Portico Library and Gallery, Manchester, November 2008-January 2009
Literature
Guardian, October 1963
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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
Harold Macmillan, the British Prime Minister, ordered an investigation into a potential breach of security. This was sparked by the resignation of the Secretary of State for War, John Profumo, following his infamous affair with Christine Keeler. The Denning Report attacked ministers for failing to take control of the situation, thereby doing further damage to the government. Less than a month later, Macmillan resigned from office.