FURNISS, 'ALL-ROUND POLITICIANS', INK, 1891

260 by 197mm., pen and ink, signed, inscribed with title and ‘Punch’, and dated ‘April 25th 1891’ on mount, mounted, framed and glazed

Punch, 25 April 1891

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."

Serving as Home Secretary between 1880 and 1885 and Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1886, Sir William Harcourt (1827-1904) was Gladstone’s political deputy. Harcourt was a skilled political fighter and a talented speaker in the Commons, but was not always viewed favourably by the public. Seen as possessing only an intellectual involvement in his causes, Harcourt was often regarded as aloof and failed to impress as a conviction politician.