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NOOK ANTIQUES

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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.

  • Period:
    • Price: £2,950.00
    • €3,548 Euro
    • $3,693 US Dollar
  • Location: Wales
    • Dimensions: H: 64cm (25.20in)
    • W: 50cm (19.69in)
    • D: 0cm (0.00in)