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1921-1922. A rare original caricature of Michael Collins by his secretary.
Estimate:
€800 - €1,200
Sold
€2,000
Timed Auction
The History Sale
Size
7.25 by 9in. (18.4 by 22.9cm)
Description
Description: Pen and ink in a scrapbook of cuttings concerning the Treaty talks, up to the funeral of Arthur Griffith, compiled by Ellie Lyons, one of Collins's secretaries. The cartoon features Collins in his Homburg hat, the word "ogs" (Collins pronunciation of ('eggs') and "On With The Work", a favourite saying of Collins.
Condition
Very good.
Provenance
Ellie and Alice Lyons;Thence by descent to the previous owner;Whyte's, 21 May 2022, Lot 284;Private collection.
