PARTRIDGE, 'THE JEUNE EX-PREMIER', INK, 1922

330 by 254mm., pen and ink, signed and inscribed with title on mount, mounted, framed and glazed

Punch, 18 January 1922, page 51

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."

Having been Prime Minister between July 1902 and December 1905, Arthur Balfour played a less prominent role in the British war coalition under Lloyd George. Despite becoming Foreign Secretary, Balfour was not included in Lloyd George’s war cabinet. After resigning as Foreign Secretary after the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, Balfour became a member of the coalition cabinet, as well as taking the role of Lord President of the Council. Between 12 November 1921 and 6 February 1922, Balfour represented the British Empire at the Washington Naval Conference, a meeting on disarmament held by US President Warren G Harding. On 19 October 1922, Arthur Balfour was part of a meeting of Conservatives at the Carlton’s Club, where it was decided that those present would revolt against the coalition government. This meeting resulted in the collapse of the coalition under Lloyd George, allowing Bonar Law to become Prime Minister.