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Rex Whistler
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rex Whistler
- The Wisdom of Age and The Sailor and the Nursemaid
- the former signed and inscribed The Wisdom of Age and Intuition of Youth both lead th the conviction that - You can be sure of SHELL; the latter inscribed Will the Sailor speak to the Nursemaid? Sure he will - Sure as Shell!
pencil, pen and ink and gouache
- each 23.5 by 16.5cm.; 9½ by 6½in.
Provenance
Sotheby's London, The Shell Mex and BP Advertising Collection, 10 September 2003, lots 41 & 42
Literature
The former: Whistler and L. Whistler, AHA, London 1946, illustrated;
Whistler and L. Whistler, !OHO!, London 1946, illustrated
The latter: Whistler and L. Whistler, AHA, London 1946, illustrated
Condition
The former: On wove paper. There is a spot of staining within the lower left quadrant and various media marks throughout the sheet. There are some handling marks to the edges of the work, and a diagonal crease across the lower left corner.
The latter: There is a spot of staining in the lower right quadrant and various minor media marks towards the edges of the sheet.
Both works are under glass with cream mounts and held in pine frames. Unexamined out of their 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
Executed in 1932.