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POY, 'CARRY ON!', INK, [N.D.]
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Percy Hutton Fearon ('Poy')
- ‘Carry On!’(‘Superman: “Ah Yes, Mr Citizen, War is a Rough Road, But – Carry On!”’)
279 by 165mm., pen and ink with pencil, signed, inscribed with title below mount, mounted, framed and glazed, slight soiling to right edge
Provenance
EXHIBITED:
‘The Illustrators. The British Art of Illustration 1837-2011’, Chris Beetles Gallery,
November 2011-January 2012, no 136
‘The Illustrators. The British Art of Illustration 1837-2011’, Chris Beetles Gallery,
November 2011-January 2012, no 136
Literature
Evening News
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
As a war that many had predicted would be over by Christmas 1914 continued, Britain’s soaring war budget caused a rapid rise in inflation. Massive demand forced shortages of many consumer goods, sending prices sky high. As a result, many companies profited hugely from the war. 'John Citizen' is one of Poy’s most famous characters, representing the ordinary man on the street. Not only did ‘John Citizen’ have to struggle through a period of inflation and austerity, but he also was expected to drive the British war effort, aiding the profiteers in the process.