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John Stanton Ward, R.A.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- John Stanton Ward, R.A.
- valerie scott and her pug sophie saffron
inscribed, signed and dated l.r.: For Valerie/ with love from/ Alison & John/ Ward/ The Dower House/ 3 Aug 1994; further inscribed l.l.: Sophie Saffron died/ 17 days later 20 August 94
- pencil heightened with bodycolour on brown paper
Provenance
Given by the artist to Lady Scott, 3 August 1994
Exhibited
London, Hazlitt Gooden & Fox, Three Contemporary Masters: John Sargent, Jehan Daly, John Ward R.A., 2-25 November 1994
Condition
SHEET
The sheet is un-mounted and loose in the frame. The edges are intrinsically slightly rough and the top of the sheet has been folded down along the upper border to fit the frame. There is a horizontal crease through the middle of the sheet and a number of small pinholes to the centre right and left edges. Light creasing to edges in places.
MEDIUM
Good overall condition.
FRAME
Held in a simple gilt frame; under glass.
"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
John Ward studied at the Royal College of Art between 1936 and 1939. He worked for Vogue magazine and taught part time at Wimbledon School of Art. Ward was elected to the Royal Academy in 1956 and appointed C.B.E. in 1985. His great reputation as a portrait painter led to prominent commissions, including those from the Royal Family.
John Ward and his wife Alison became friends with Sir David and Lady Scott after he drew a portrait of Sir David in 1982 (not included in this sale). The present portrait was drawn by Ward in the sitting room at the Dower House, and includes the last portrait of Lady Scott's beloved pug dog Sophie Saffron who died seventeen days later.
John Ward and his wife Alison became friends with Sir David and Lady Scott after he drew a portrait of Sir David in 1982 (not included in this sale). The present portrait was drawn by Ward in the sitting room at the Dower House, and includes the last portrait of Lady Scott's beloved pug dog Sophie Saffron who died seventeen days later.