Lot 15
  • 15

Augustus John, O.M., R.A.

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Augustus John, O.M., R.A.
  • Group of Three Figures
  • signed
  • pen and ink and ink wash
  • 32.5 by 26cm.; 12¾ by 10¼in.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by Lady Greene, circa 1938, and thence by descent to the present owner

Exhibited

London, National Gallery, British Painting Since Whistler, 1940, cat. no.524.

Condition

The work is on wove paper which has not been laid down. The sheet is attached to the mount by adhesive tape along the upper edge. The sheet undulates across the surface. There is a water stain to the upper left edge of the sheet and other scattered media marks. The ink has faded quite considerably as can be seen when removing the sheet from the mount and viewing the ink that has been protected. Held under glass and presented within a mount in a simple gilded frame. Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5381 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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