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Augustus Edwin John, O.M. R.A.
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Augustus Edwin John, O.M. R.A.
- Portrait of Gwen John with a Parasol
- signed
- pencil and charcoal
- 33 by 26cm.; 13 by 10¼in.
- Executed circa 1900.
Provenance
Mr. Alfred Jowett
Arthur Tooth & Sons, London
Dudley Tooth, and thence by descent to the present owners
Arthur Tooth & Sons, London
Dudley Tooth, and thence by descent to the present owners
Exhibited
Leeds, Temple Newsam House, Paintings and Drawings by Augustus John O.M. R.A., 24th July - 31st August 1946, cat. no.99;
London, National Gallery, British Painting Since Whistler, 27th March - 31st August 1940, cat. no.536;
London, Olympia, Augustus John, 23rd - 28th February 1999, cat. no.65;
London, Tate, Gwen John and Augustus John, 29th September 2004 - 9th January 2005, cat. no.9, illustrated.
London, National Gallery, British Painting Since Whistler, 27th March - 31st August 1940, cat. no.536;
London, Olympia, Augustus John, 23rd - 28th February 1999, cat. no.65;
London, Tate, Gwen John and Augustus John, 29th September 2004 - 9th January 2005, cat. no.9, illustrated.
Condition
The sheet appears fully laid down to a backing card, but is sealed with tape concealing the extreme edges.
There is staining to the sheet, most noticeable when viewing outside of the mount. There are one or two tiny spots of very early foxing apparent upon extremely close inspection, with one or two tiny traces of surface matter or studio detritus, including just to the right of the sitter's elbow. This excepting the work appears in very good overall condition, with strong, fresh pencil throughout.
Housed behind glass in a thin gilt wooden frame.
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"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."