Lot 61
John Powis (Photographer) (until 1933)

Lot 61 Details
John Powis (Photographer) (until 1933), Canadian
VISCOUNT WILLINGDON, GOVERNOR GENERAL OF CANADA AND THE VISCOUNTESS, 1931
Black and white photograph, mounted; signed by the photographer in ink on the image lower right, autographed and dated 1931 by both the sitters in ink on the image lower left. Contained in a wood frame with imperial gilt crown set with pearls, stamped, Birks.
Image 9.3" x 7.4" — 23.7 x 18.7 cm.; 11.8" x 8.8" — 30 x 22.4 cm.
Estimate $75-$125
Provenance:
Estate of Lucien St. Amand, Ottawa
Note:
In 1931, Karsh worked with Powis, whose studio was located at 130 Sparks St., Ottawa. When John Powis retired in 1933, Karsh took over the business.
Freeman-Thomas, Viscount of Willingdon, served as Governor General of Canada from 1926 to 1931.