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Jack B. Yeats, R.H.A.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Jack B. Yeats, R.H.A.
- Cartoon for St. Asicus
- signed with monogram l.r.
- gouache stencil
- 34 by 9cm., 13½ by 7½in.
together with an embroidery by Susan 'Lily' Yeats of St Brendan, design by Bridget O'Brien
Condition
Jack Yeats:
The work consists of two sheets joined together by the artist. Small tear centre bottom edge. Some creases and wear and tear; otherwise the work is sound overall.
Unframed.
"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
In 1903, Jack B. Yeats and his wife Cottie were invited to design sodality banners for the new cathedral at Loughrea, Co. Galway. Twenty-nine banners were completed in all. The present work is an early study for the final banner of St Asicus (see Pyle, Jack B. Yeats, His Watercolours, Drawings and Pastels, 1993, no.453, p.124); these were then embroidered at the Dun Emer workshop by Lily Yeats. St Asicus is the patron saint of the Diocese of Elphin, incorporating a large area of Co. Sligo. He was a skilled metalworker, which accounts for the bell on which he lays his hand, and which is inscribed with the symbols of chastity and purity, the tower and the rabbit.
Around 1930 Jack and his sister Lily were commissioned a series of four banners by Mrs Oliver St John Gogarty, which may relate to the embroidery design by Lily also included here.