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Lot 175
[Voigt (Hans Henning, Baron von)], "Alastair". Study of Yvette Guilbert, pen and ink, [circa 1910]
Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000
Description
[Voight (Hans Henning, Baron von)], "Alastair". Study of Yvette Guilbert, pen and ink, india ink wash, red wash, over pencil under-drawing, on light buff coloured laid paper without watermark, inscribed in the lower right 'Dear Mrs Whitney - Yvette Guilbert,/ a very low bow, and my admiration to you - for an act of graciousness./ Carl Van Vechten/ Dec. 17 -19[31]', presented in morocco-lined folder with cut early ink inscription "Alastair - Yvette Gilbert" inlaid into facing window within a morocco-backed drop-back box with feather spray reminiscent of the artist's work to covers, 4to, [circa 1910s or slightly later].
Provenance:
Carl van Vechten (American artists and photographer, 1880-1964);
Gifted to Mrs. Whitney, 1931
⁂ Hans Henning Voight (1887-1969), known by his self-created pseudonym "Alastair," was an artist of mysterious origins, and limited classical training. Fifteen years younger than Aubrey Beardsley, Alastair was highly influenced by Beardsley and other artists of his circle. A scarce example of his fine penwork.
Description
[Voight (Hans Henning, Baron von)], "Alastair". Study of Yvette Guilbert, pen and ink, india ink wash, red wash, over pencil under-drawing, on light buff coloured laid paper without watermark, inscribed in the lower right 'Dear Mrs Whitney - Yvette Guilbert,/ a very low bow, and my admiration to you - for an act of graciousness./ Carl Van Vechten/ Dec. 17 -19[31]', presented in morocco-lined folder with cut early ink inscription "Alastair - Yvette Gilbert" inlaid into facing window within a morocco-backed drop-back box with feather spray reminiscent of the artist's work to covers, 4to, [circa 1910s or slightly later].
Provenance:
Carl van Vechten (American artists and photographer, 1880-1964);
Gifted to Mrs. Whitney, 1931
⁂ Hans Henning Voight (1887-1969), known by his self-created pseudonym "Alastair," was an artist of mysterious origins, and limited classical training. Fifteen years younger than Aubrey Beardsley, Alastair was highly influenced by Beardsley and other artists of his circle. A scarce example of his fine penwork.
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