STEADMAN, Ralph.

Signed reproduction of an original sketch of Margaret Thatcher, signed and dated by the artist,

with an autograph postcard signed by the artist.

Stock Code 99544

1987

£195.00 - £195.00

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£195.00

£195.00 - £195.00

£195.00

The print comprises a head & shoulders caricature portrait of Margaret Thatcher with reproduced inscription beneath: 'For Kenneth Hayes, Maggie Thatcher, from Ralph Steadman 6 June 87', and has been signed & dated in pen below this by Steadman. The postcard reads: 'Dear Kenneth Hayes, I enclose a copy of a sketch dashed off quickly - signed to you. You were lucky I don't normally do it - Regards, Ralph Steadman - PS. You didn't even include a S.A.E.'

A characteristic Steadman sketch of the then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher with autograph dedication from the author, reproduced together on an A4 sheet, with original autograph signature & date by the artist below, light horizontal fold; with postcard depicting a Steadman illustration, inscribed by Steadman on the reverse.

Provenance

Kenneth Hayes, a Welsh art student who regularly exchanged correspondence with Ralph Steadman during this period.

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