25th Apr, 2024 9:30

Fine Art & Antiques

 
Lot 83
 

Augustus John (1878 - 1961), Study of a standing female nude, signed 'John' (lower right), pencil on paper (previously torn into four pieces), 49.5 x 24 cm, framed and glazed 65 x 37 cm

On the reverse is a reproduced letter from Augustus John to Zara Cazalet dated Sept 23 1939, asking whether the Queen would sit for him for 'an informal portrait' at Windsor Castle.

Sold for £280


Condition Report

The drawing is sealed in a frame and glazed - it has not been removed from the frame for inspection. It has previously been torn into four pieces, but remounted as one before framing, There is a pencil line down the right side. Paper has discoloured with age. The mount has discoloured and will require replacing. Glass requires cleaning.

 

Augustus John (1878 - 1961), Study of a standing female nude, signed 'John' (lower right), pencil on paper (previously torn into four pieces), 49.5 x 24 cm, framed and glazed 65 x 37 cm

On the reverse is a reproduced letter from Augustus John to Zara Cazalet dated Sept 23 1939, asking whether the Queen would sit for him for 'an informal portrait' at Windsor Castle.