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Sir William Rothenstein NEAC, British 1872-1945 - Nine works including 'Portrait of a man,...
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Sir William Rothenstein NEAC,
British 1872-1945 -
Nine works including 'Portrait of a man,...
Price Realised: £4,461
Estimate: £600 - £800
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Lot 5
Description
Sir William Rothenstein NEAC,
British 1872-1945 -
Nine works including 'Portrait of a man, 1920';
red and white chalk on paper, signed, dated and dedicated to Mrs Rowat, 23 x 17.3 cm: together with 8 other works by the same artist,
Lady Alice sewing by a window, black, red and white chalk on paper, 34 x 23 cm;
Self-Portrait turned to the left, black crayon on paper, 23 x 18 cm (unframed);
Self-Portrait, turned to the right, black crayon on paper, 27 x 21 cm (mounted/unframed);
Portrait of his mother, 1904, pastel on paper, signed with initials, inscribed Bradford and dated, (unframed);
Portrait of the artists’ father, 1891, black, red and white chalk on paper, signed, dedicated and dated, 36 x 23 cm (mounted/unframed);
Portrait of a lady, seated turned to the left, black crayon on paper, 33 x 23 cm (unframed);
Major-General Sir Ernest Dunlop Swinton, 1920, red and white chalk, signed with initials and dated, 27 x 18.3 cm (unframed);
Portrait of Viscount Samuel, 1931, black, red and white chalk on paper, signed and dated, 25 x 16 cm (mounted/unframed);
together with a small collection of books on the artist (9)
Note:
Rothenstein was a highly influential artist and teacher, and as a Jewish artist created important works relating to London's East End at the beginning of the century, as well as being part of the major 1906 exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery of Jewish Art and Antiquaries. Rothenstein taught at the Royal College of Art from 1920-35, fostering the talents of Edward Burra, Evelyn Dunbar and Henry Moore.
Fees & VAT
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The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.
VAT
VAT is not charged on the hammer price unless it is stated that there is 'VAT applicable on the hammer price at the end of the description. Buyer's premium is subject to VAT.(ARR) - ARTIST'S RESALE RIGHT
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ARR is capped at £12,500
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