† Augustus John (1878-1961), 'Pyramus Asleep', unsigned, pen...

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† Augustus John (1878-1961), 'Pyramus Asleep', unsigned, pen and ink, 17cm x 26cm, framed and glazed 34 x 43 cm Pyramus (1905 - 1913) was Augustus John's first child with his mistress Dorelia. Born in a caravan on Dartmoor, he passed away from Meningitis. Christie's - 20th Century British Art 30 June 2005 lot 14 Exhibited: Royal Academy of Arts, John Exhibition 1954 (no. 82) (label verso)

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