JOHN BYAM SHAW (English, 1872-1919)
Lady turned Serving Man
sgn. l.l. Bryam Shaw
watercolor and gouache on paper; 14 by 10 in.; under glass, gilt frame 21 by 17 in.
old paper gallery label on reverse DOWDESWELL & DOWDESWELLS...160 Bond St., London
From the estate of Alan Varteresian, Boston, MA
This work was inspired by an English ballad from the collection of English ballads published by Francis James Child, Childs Ballads (Boston, 1825-1896). This ballad #106 titled The Famous Flower of Serving Men is quoted on a paper label on stretcher: And meeting with a ladyes vest/Within the same myself I drest/With Silken robes, and jewels rare/I deckt me, as a ladye faire."
Frame with flakes here and there.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Realized: $2,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 38 : JOHN BYAM SHAW (English, 1872-1919)
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