- 429
Churchill, Sir Winston
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Churchill, Sir Winston
- Photographic portrait by Reginald Haines, signed ("Winston S. Churchill") on the image
- photographic paper, ink
quarter-length in a studio, vintage postcard ("Valentine's XL Series"), with a Board of Trade envelope addressed to Miss Grace Rattray of 2 Melville Terrace, Dundee, post marked 9 May 1908, envelope frayed and soiled
This signed photograph seems to have been sent to a citizen of Dundee when Churchill was campaigning to become the city's MP in a 1908 by-election. Churchill went on to win the by-election later in May, and continued to represent Dundee until 1922.
This signed photograph seems to have been sent to a citizen of Dundee when Churchill was campaigning to become the city's MP in a 1908 by-election. Churchill went on to win the by-election later in May, and continued to represent Dundee until 1922.
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate
"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."