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Sir Max Beerbohm
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Max Beerbohm
- The Old and the Young Selves
- signed, titled, dated 1924 and inscribed Who were that? Who was those?, Beggarstaff
- pencil and ink wash
- 33 by 25.5cm.; 13 by 10in.
Exhibited
London, The Leicester Galleries, Exhibition of Works by Max Beerbohm, 1925
Condition
The work is executed on brown wove paper that has been stuck down to the mount beneath. The work has faded, probably due to prolonged exposure to sunlight. There is a light surface scratch within the lower left quadrant. There are spots of foxing to the chin of the left hand figure, and to the figures right side. Under glass and presented in a simple wooden frame, with a cream mount. Unexamined out of its frame.
"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
The present lot depicts William Nicholson and his Brother-in-law James Pryde. J. & W. Beggarstaff was the pseudonym used by the duo for their poster design company, which produced works from 1894 to 1899.