The first Aubrey F Sykes (20th century), a portrait of a young lady, pastel on paper, signed lower right 'Sykes'; the second William Frances Vere Cebbell, a portrait of an elderly moustachioed man, pastel on paper.
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Dimensions: Aubrey F Sykes 60cm x 45cm. William Frances Vere Cebbell 25cm x 19.5cm.
Sold for £50
Estimated at £80 - £120
The first Aubrey F Sykes (20th century), a portrait of a young lady, pastel on paper, signed lower right 'Sykes'; the second William Frances Vere Cebbell, a portrait of an elderly moustachioed man, pastel on paper.
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Dimensions: Aubrey F Sykes 60cm x 45cm. William Frances Vere Cebbell 25cm x 19.5cm.
The first in generally good condition with some minor warping to the paper. The second with three notable rips to the paper, the first rip running from his chin across his neck and through his collar, the second rip on his forehead, the third rip in the upper right of the picture, and with creases in the lower left and upper right.
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Auction: The House & Garden Sale, 24th Sep, 2024
To include Fine Decorative Furniture, Paintings, Works of Art and Garden Ornament
Viewing
Friday 20 September
10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 21 September
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 22 September
10:00 - 15:00