British & Continental | September 9, 2025
Tue, Sep 9, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 45
Edmund Dulac Original Illustration, 1913, J.P. Morgan Jr. Family Provenance
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Unsold
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| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(British/French, 1882-1953)
"The Apothecary, he had some too,/Seamstress, what do I owe to you?/I never at all/Saw sewing so small!", signed lower right "Edmund Dulac/13", an illustration for the poem, "The Little Seamstress" published in Edmund Dulac’s Picture-Book for the French Red Cross, 1919 , watercolor over pencil on "Ordinary Pasteboard", oval 15-1/4 x 13 in.; original gilt wood frame, 21-3/8 x 17 x 7/8 in.
Provenance: According to consignor notes, this painting was acquired from the great-grand daughter of Jane N. Nichols Page, the daughter of Jane Norton Morgan Nichols and granddaughter of J.P. Morgan, Jr. Jane Norton Morgan Nichols purchased this painting for her daughter Jane N. Nichols Page during the Edmund Dulac exhibition in London in support of the Red Cross
Literature: Dulac, Edmund. Edmund Dulac’s Picture-Book for the French Red Cross. Pub. for the Daily telegraph by Hodder and Stoughton, 1919, ill 54, p. 55 (a copy of the book accompanies the lot)
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According to consignor notes, this painting was acquired from the great-grand daughter of Jane N. Nichols Page, the daughter of Jane Norton Morgan Nichols and granddaughter of J.P. Morgan, Jr. Jane Norton Morgan Nichols purchased this painting for her daughter Jane N. Nichols Page during the Edmund Dulac exhibition in London in support of the Red Cross
good condition, irregular trim possibly by artist; frame with wear; book lacking spine, boards detached, text block toned and foxed - Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
