15th Apr, 2021 11:00

Fine & Classic - Live Online

 
  Lot 61
 

61

Sir John Tenniel R.I. (British 1820-1914)
"Facon de Parler!"

Lord B: (Opens Door, Stops Suddenly and Whispers) - 'Oh I Say! By the Bye! What's the French for "Compromise"?', monogrammed and dated 1878, illustration for Punch, 22 June 1878, page 282, with gallery label - 'Chris Beetles Ltd.' on verso, pencil drawing.

Dimensions: 20.5cm x 16cm (8in x 6.25in)

Mary Green (nee Tenniel), the artist's sister and thence by descent.

Exhibited: Chris Beetles Ltd., The Illustrators, The British Art of Illustration 1870-2010, No.49

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Sold for £700


 

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