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British School
19th century
Thackeray portrait paperweight.
Published
England, drawing: 1861; glass enclosure: 20th century
Graphite on paper mounted between slabs of glass.
92 x 75 x 30 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1773
Inscriptions/Markings
Drawing inscribed in ink with initials "WMT" and dated 1861.
Provenance
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary
Original portrait drawing on paper of William Makepeace Thackeray, showing his, head and shoulders, facing 3/4 to the right, the drawing sandwiched between two square blocks of glass by an unidentified former owner, probably assembled some time in the early 20th century, and cemented together with adhesive to form what appears to be a clear glass paperweight.
Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Artist
Classification
Department
Century prints
School
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