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DUDLEY HARDY (1867-1922). SKIPPED BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON. Circa 1897. 29¼x19½ inches, 74¼x49½ cm. Waterlow & Sons Lith., London.
Estimate:
$1,500 - $2,000
Sold
$900
Live Auction
Tennis & Sports Posters: Collection of the Tennis Corporation of America
Description
DUDLEY HARDY (1867-1922)
SKIPPED BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON. Circa 1897.
29¼x19½ inches, 74¼x49½ cm. Waterlow & Sons Lith., London.
Condition B+: repaired tear at bottom edge, into central left image; repaired tears, creases and minor abrasions at edges and in image; minor restoration along vertical and horizontal folds; small foxing spot in image; mounted directly to linen.
"For the purposes of a musical, the 'English Chéret' Dudley Hardy, designed a poster where, in perfect ensemble, young women with somewhat stereotypical faces dance a joyful 'tennis-French cancan'" (Le Tennis A l'Affiche). Le Tennis A l'Affiche np.
SKIPPED BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON. Circa 1897.
29¼x19½ inches, 74¼x49½ cm. Waterlow & Sons Lith., London.
Condition B+: repaired tear at bottom edge, into central left image; repaired tears, creases and minor abrasions at edges and in image; minor restoration along vertical and horizontal folds; small foxing spot in image; mounted directly to linen.
"For the purposes of a musical, the 'English Chéret' Dudley Hardy, designed a poster where, in perfect ensemble, young women with somewhat stereotypical faces dance a joyful 'tennis-French cancan'" (Le Tennis A l'Affiche). Le Tennis A l'Affiche np.