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LAURA KNIGHT R.A., R.W.S., R.E., R.W.A., P.S.W.A. | Joe Craston, Head Clown at Olympia
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Laura Knight
- Joe Craston, Head Clown at Olympia
- titled and signed l.r.: Joe Craston/ Head clown at/ Olympia/ Laura Knight
- pencil
- 36 by 26cm., 14 by 10¼in.
Condition
The sheet is a little dirty and time-stained but is flat in the mount. There is a crease to the paper sheet in the lower left corner. FRAME The drawing is contained in a modern white-painted wooden frame with a clean mount and under glass.
"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
Following Whimsical Walker's death in 1934, the lead clown at Mill's circus was Joe Craston, a sixth-generation performer who became the best-known British white-faced clown.