CHARLES DANA GIBSON (AMERICAN, 1867 – 1944) “GEORGIUS & PATER A NEW POISON”.

CHARLES DANA GIBSON (AMERICAN, 1867 – 1944) “GEORGIUS & PATER A NEW POISON”. Outstanding pen & ink illustration shows Locusta in the presence of Nero trying the poison prepared for Britannicus. After a painting by Sylvestre. Gibson has used this scene as a commentary with the Poison labeled George’s Theories and the stricken man labeled “Labor”. Nero’s belt is labeled “McGlynn”. Marked in pencil at bottom right “Life for Aug. 30″, presumably used in Life Magazine. Unframed, signed lower left. SIZE: 19-3/4″ x 26”. PROVENANCE: Descent through the artist’s family. CONDITION: The borders with dirt & some small tears & losses; the image is very good. 9-23002 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2335	$2,875.00	CHARLES DANA GIBSON (AMERICAN, 1867 – 1944) “GEORGIUS & PATER A NEW POISON”. Outstanding pen & ink illustration shows Locusta in the presence of Nero trying the poison prepared for Britannicus. After a painting by Sylvestre. Gibson has used this scene as a commentary with the Poison labeled George’s Theories and the stricken man labeled “Labor”. Nero’s belt is labeled “McGlynn”. Marked in pencil at bottom right “Life for Aug. 30″, presumably used in Life Magazine. Unframed, signed lower left. SIZE: 19-3/4″ x 26”. PROVENANCE: Descent through the artist’s family. CONDITION: The borders with dirt & some small tears & losses; the image is very good. 9-23002 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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