John Barrymore American, 1882-1942 Head Studies: Three
John Barrymore
American, 1882-1942
Head Studies: Three Works
Ink and graphite on paper, framed together
Sight of largest 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches (11.4 x 9.5 cm)
A letter of authenticity written by Will Fowler is attached to the backing of the work. Dated November 4, 1965 and numbered ST 8-6215, the letter reads: Being the last authority of John Barrymore sketches, I must describe the three following:/1. Right side profile; grey pen. Heroic; four buttons on shirt.; "AX-1336 above Cross, top left side; "Balboa" behind neck, right.../2: Full face. Pencil. Bald headed man with whisp of hair going to left. No eyeballs, just staring. The beard is low like a goat's horns. The ear, on left, stands out. This is rare in a Barrymore sketch in that Mr. Barrymore usually sketches profiles. 3: Same profile, but Barrymore made himself up as a Svengali. (Heavy pen). This was a time in his life when he was escaping from the world. Nevertheless, this is a great, truly, important sketch. Notice the dropping neck, the double lips while in character. There, here, seems to be a fight with death./Mr. Lansing, there is a problem here wherein how you should desire these Barrymore sketches on your wall... But I bet you will have the thing figured out all the way./For your edification, I am the last authority re JB sketches. I can not be fooled./Do what you wish with these./Will Fowler/P.S. In Holograph, this letter is pure authentication re J. Barrymore sketches./Will Fowler
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Condition Report: Not examined out of frame. All three works appear toned, with matburn.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.
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John Barrymore
American, 1882-1942
Head Studies: Three Works
Ink and graphite on paper, framed together
Sight of largest 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches (11.4 x 9.5 cm)
A letter of authenticity written by Will Fowler is attached to the backing of the work. Dated November 4, 1965 and numbered ST 8-6215, the letter reads: Being the last authority of John Barrymore sketches, I must describe the three following:/1. Right side profile; grey pen. Heroic; four buttons on shirt.; "AX-1336 above Cross, top left side; "Balboa" behind neck, right.../2: Full face. Pencil. Bald headed man with whisp of hair going to left. No eyeballs, just staring. The beard is low like a goat's horns. The ear, on left, stands out. This is rare in a Barrymore sketch in that Mr. Barrymore usually sketches profiles. 3: Same profile, but Barrymore made himself up as a Svengali. (Heavy pen). This was a time in his life when he was escaping from the world. Nevertheless, this is a great, truly, important sketch. Notice the dropping neck, the double lips while in character. There, here, seems to be a fight with death./Mr. Lansing, there is a problem here wherein how you should desire these Barrymore sketches on your wall... But I bet you will have the thing figured out all the way./For your edification, I am the last authority re JB sketches. I can not be fooled./Do what you wish with these./Will Fowler/P.S. In Holograph, this letter is pure authentication re J. Barrymore sketches./Will Fowler
C
Condition Report: Not examined out of frame. All three works appear toned, with matburn.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.
