JOHN BUTLER YEATS (IRISH 1839-1922)

Portrait of a Man
pencil on paper
20 x 15 cm (7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.)

PROVENANCE
Gift of the artist to Ernie O'Malley, 1935
Collection of Ernie O'Malley (1897-1957), Irish Republican Army officer and Literary Figure, and husband of Helen Hooker (1905-1993)
Thence by descent in the family

CONDITION
Unframed, the work appears in age-appropriate condition. Visible surface soiling along the lower edge. Minor toning to the perimeter. Hinged along top edge.
dimensions of matte: 33 x 28 cm (13 x 11 in.)

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