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December 13, 2011

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LOT 111

Lot 111

Sir William Orpen (1878-1931)

Sir William Orpen (1878-1931)
Lot 111 Details
Sir William Orpen (1878-1931), Irish

THE BEAR

Charcoal drawing on “JAC France” watermarked laid paper; signed and dated 1910 lower right, annotated above the bear’s head
Image 10" x 21" — 25.4 x 53.3 cm.; 18.75" x 24.4" — 47.6 x 62 cm.

Estimate $900-$1,200

Realised: $780
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Sir William Orpen (1878-1931)
  • Sir William Orpen (1878-1931)
  • Sir William Orpen (1878-1931)
Provenance:

Phillips, London, May 8, 1990, lot 50 from whom purchased by the present private Collection, Canada

Note:

Although dated 1910, the drawing appears to be a study for the 1909 “In The Dublin Mountains” (Oldham Art Gallery), “George, Edith And The Bear”, circa 1909; and “The Hungarians” of 1910.

We are grateful to Christopher Pearson of The Orpen Research Project for his assistance in the cataloguing of this lot.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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