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Jack Butler Yeats, R.H.A.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Jack Butler Yeats, R.H.A.
- Self-Portrait
- signed with monogram l.r.
- pen and ink
- 11.5 by 15cm., 4½ by 6in.
Provenance
Gifted by the artist to the previous owner 13 September 1948 and thence by family descent
Condition
The sheet appears sound, although slightly discoloured, and is not laid down. The letter is framed on the verso.
Held under glass in a simple frame with a beige (discoloured) mount; unexamined out of 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
Sold with an accompanying letter by Jack B. Yeats addressed to the original owner, in which he writes: 'I send a drawing of myself done by myself some years ago and flattering then. Also I send this little photograph which came out in some paper. MacGreevy is being as kind, and trouble taking, as he could possible [sic.] be these times for Mrs W. B. (who has any amount of matters to attend to, and to me who has very little to do./ With all good thoughts and good wishes./ Yours kindly/ Jack. B. Yeats