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PAPAS, 'BRIEF CANDLE', INK, C. 1960
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- William Papas
- Brief Candle
273 by 159mm., pen and ink, mounted, framed and glazed
Provenance
The Estate Of William Papas EXHIBITED:
‘Papas: Politics People Places’, Guardian and Observer Archive and Visitor Centre,
16 January–20 February 2004, no 1; ‘The Illustrators. The British Art of Illustration 1800-2007’, Chris Beetles Gallery, 2007, no 530; ‘The Spring Show’, Chris Beetles Gallery, February-April 2012, no 393
‘Papas: Politics People Places’, Guardian and Observer Archive and Visitor Centre,
16 January–20 February 2004, no 1; ‘The Illustrators. The British Art of Illustration 1800-2007’, Chris Beetles Gallery, 2007, no 530; ‘The Spring Show’, Chris Beetles Gallery, February-April 2012, no 393
Literature
Guardian, circa 1960
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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."
Catalogue Note
This cartoon appeared around 1960, at a time when, despite claiming that most of the country had ‘never had it so good’, Harold Macmillan faced record unemployment levels and a sterling crisis, following the resignation of his chancellor.