Augustus John, Original Red Chalk Portrait
Stock No
NA194
2022
- £2,950.00
- €3,548 Euro
- $3,693 US Dollar
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Item Description
Augustus Edwin John, OM, RA, (1878-1961);
A red chalk sketch of a standing figure (40 x 22cm), in glazed gilt frame (Parker Gallery label to the reverse), sold together with a letter from John dated December 8th 1954, identifying the subject:
“Dear Sir, The drawing of which you send me a photograph, is of a boy I used to draw when a student at the Slade School. His name was Jimmy McAlpine, and I have written about him in my book, Chiaroscuro. Yours truly, Augustus John’.
Provenance: The descendants of Edward and Evelyn Grindlay. Removed from Westcott, Dorking.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Wales, Wales
Item Dimensions
H: 64cm W: 50cm
Period
19th Century
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Wales, Wales
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7792768193
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