JOHN BUTLER YEATS (IRISH 1839-1922)
JOHN BUTLER YEATS (IRISH 1839-1922)
Portrait of a Man
pencil on paper
20 x 15 cm (7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.)
PROVENANCE
Gift of Jack Butler Yeats to Ernie O'Malley, 1935
Collection of Ernie O'Malley (1897-1957), Irish Republican Army officer and Literary Figure, and husband of Helen Hooker (1905-1993)
Thence by descent in the family
CONDITION
Unframed, the work appears in age-appropriate condition. Visible surface soiling along the lower edge. Minor toning to the perimeter. Hinged along top edge.
dimensions of matte: 33 x 28 cm (13 x 11 in.)
N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
View it on
Sale price
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
JOHN BUTLER YEATS (IRISH 1839-1922)
Portrait of a Man
pencil on paper
20 x 15 cm (7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.)
PROVENANCE
Gift of Jack Butler Yeats to Ernie O'Malley, 1935
Collection of Ernie O'Malley (1897-1957), Irish Republican Army officer and Literary Figure, and husband of Helen Hooker (1905-1993)
Thence by descent in the family
CONDITION
Unframed, the work appears in age-appropriate condition. Visible surface soiling along the lower edge. Minor toning to the perimeter. Hinged along top edge.
dimensions of matte: 33 x 28 cm (13 x 11 in.)
N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.