S. J. Marin (20th Century) British. Head Study of Churchill,...

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£800 - £1,200

S. J. Marin (20th Century) British. Head Study of Churchill, Pencil, Signed and Dated 2.12.40, and extensively Inscribed verso, Mounted, Unframed 8.75" x 7.25" (22.2 x 18.4cm). Notes: The inscription on the reverse reads: this drawing was done as you see on the front in Dec 40 at the time when the war was more or less a deadlock. Italy being practically smashed, France in trouble with Germany as a result of the Laval Petain difference Germany wanting the French Fleet (I don't think still get it). America will shortly have to come into the war & Mr ... ... is a Sgt or Section Leader in the Home Guard shortly having to register for nightly Service and still hasn't made up his mind which branch of the army he's going in, bombing goes on practically every night, but you don't take much notice and keep on bid by the way at this moment. Churchill stands supreme at the head of affairs & could if he chose (I feel sure) be a dictator. This may happen.