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Shaw, George Bernard

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Historical Memorabilia Start Price:0.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Shaw, George Bernard
Shaw, George Bernard (1856-1950) Irish playwright, awarded both the Nobel Prize (1927) and an Oscar (1938). Original charcoal and pastel portrail of Shaw signed, "G. Bernard Shaw / 4th July 1927" at lower left and by J.J. Woolf, the artist, in lower right corner in pencil, 17¼ x 14¾ in. A wonderful likeness on tan artist's paper. Matted, framed and glazed with an Autograph Note Signed "G.B.S.," 1¾ x 5 in., n.p., 2/7/27. Shaw writes humorously about his modeling career: "I now have considerable experience as an artist's model; but my terms--about $3750 an hour--are prohibitive. Also, I shall not be disengaged for at least a year to come." Light toning, else fine. Attractively framed to an overall size of 27¼ x 23 in and ready for display.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.

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