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George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier
- Le monde où l’on s’instruit, illustration to Punch
- signed l.r.: Du Maurier; also titled, inscribed and signed on the mount: Le monde où l’on s’instruit./ (Mrs. Professor Borax at home - conversazione)/ young Marsham (to hostess): "a - a - how d'ye do - a - (glances round the room) - a - m/ - a - Goodbye..." (Exit) George de Maurier; titled, signed and inscribed with the artist's address on The New Gallery exhibition label attached to the backboard
- pen and ink
- 12 by 19cm., 4½ by 7½in.
Exhibited
London, The New Gallery, Summer Exhibition, 1889
Literature
Punch, or The London Charivari, 12 January 1889, illustrated p.18;
Newburgh Daily Register, 1 February 1889, illustrated (in reverse) p.2;
Topeka State Journal, 5 February 1889, p.5;
An Inventory […] of Pictures at West Horsley Place, Surrey, The property of the Marquess of Crewe, 1938, p. 13
Newburgh Daily Register, 1 February 1889, illustrated (in reverse) p.2;
Topeka State Journal, 5 February 1889, p.5;
An Inventory […] of Pictures at West Horsley Place, Surrey, The property of the Marquess of Crewe, 1938, p. 13
Condition
The sheet does not appear to be laid down, slightly discoloured and one or two faint spots of foxing. The original mount does have scattered spots of foxing and the work would benefit from reframing.
Held under glass in a simple gilt frame; unexamined out of frame.
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"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."