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.
Frame measurements: H: 25” (63cm); W: 19.75” (50cm)
