Lot 131
  • 131

Jon Wealleans (b. 1946)

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • A folio of designs for the 'Mr Freedom' Shop and `Mr Feed 'em' Restaurant
  • the drawings numbered and signed by the architect

  • A3 (41.5cm. by 30cm.);
  • 1ft 4¼in., 11¾in.
forty-seven drawings, pencil and ink on tracing paper, three coloured, together with a letter dated 28 October 1970 from T. Roberts and John Paul to the Architect

Condition

An interesting group of drawings for this legedary shop and restaurant. The condition overall is good, with some minor creases and tears to the edges. There are a few red ink spots visible in places. A fascinating collection showing many period details.
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Catalogue Note

The sketches in this lot were commissioned by Tommy Roberts and John Paul and are the working drawings for the 'Mr Freedom' Shop on Kensington Church Street, London, and for the 'Mr Feed'em'-Restaurant in its lower level.