Summer Slam Collectibles Aug'26
Lot 947:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! James Kerr-Lawson (Canadian, 1864-1939), Profile Portrait of a Bearded Man, Charcoal Drawing
This work on paper is a profile portrait of a bearded man, rendered in charcoal or lithographic crayon on a heavily textured cream wove paper. The drawing is inscribed along the right edge with a cursive signature that reads Col. James Kerr-Lawson. The style is realist, focusing on the profile contours and the coarse texture of the subjects beard. The verso of the mounting board features a printed label for A. C. Cooper, Fine Art Photographer, located at 10 Rose and Crown Yard, King Street, St. James, London. Accompanying the drawing is a separate, likely unrelated cream-colored mat board with printed red lettering that reads ORIGINAL LETTER FROM THE MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE TO MR. BIDDLE. A modern auction inventory tag is attached, identifying the artist as James Kerr-Lawson (Canadian, 1864-1939).
9.5 inches W x 8 inches H.
Condition report:
The drawing is in generally good condition with mild age-related toning to the paper. The primary beige mat exhibits noticeable toning and light moisture staining toward the outer edges. The additional separate Lafayette mat board shows light age toning and minor wear to the corners.
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