Lot 1461 , § Arthur Szyk (1894-1951) Polish Christmas 1939, 9.25 x 7.75in.

§ Arthur Szyk (1894-1951)
pencil and ink,
'Polish Christmas 1939', signed, dated London '39 and inscribed 'To the Polish Guerillas', 1940 Fine Art Society label verso,
9.25 x 7.75in.
Estimate £400-600

Ink and pencil on a buff coloured paper which looks flat and may be laid down, one or two small fox marks and dirt specks on the work, also a number on the inside of the glass, possibly some slight discolouration of the paper where it hasn't been painted, housed in probably the original card mount which is now rather discoloured and a slim wood frame. Fine Art Society label verso, inscribed Polish Christmas 1939, original drawing by Szyk February 1940.


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Sold for £2,200