λ BORIS VASILYEVICH ANREP (1883-1969), A LARGE AND RARE MOSAIC PANEL, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

λ BORIS VASILYEVICH ANREP (1883-1969), A LARGE AND RARE MOSAIC PANEL EARLY 20TH CENTURY Of roundel form with depiction of figure of a saint, holding branch above a font, staff and banner to left hand 108cm diameter, 3cm deep Provenance: Commissioned by Augustus John for his house at 28 Mallord Street London in 1919 together with a large overmantel mosaic depicting John and his family. The two were covered up with panelling and only rediscovered when the family who had purchased the property in 1962- redecorated the property in 1970. The overmantel was subsequently removed and sold to the V&A Museum which holds it still (Accession Number A.7PART/1-1971). Anrep was feted for his skill as an artist in mosaics during his lifetime and a close friend of many of the members of the Bloomsbury Group. However he is relatively little known today. Partially this is because his work was commissioned for- and remains in- large institutions such as the National Gallery, Westminster Cathedral and the Bank of England. When his mosaic floors at the National Gallery were completed in 1952 a party was held to celebrate - attendees included T.S. Elliot, Somerset Maugham, Augustus John, Ben Nicholson, Cecil Beaton, Noel Coward and Winston Churchill. Little or any of his mosaic work seems to have appeared at auction. A copy of an annotated image showing the work in situ at 28 Mallord Street London, is available with this lot.Condition Report: Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. This, like the V&A panel, was executed in cement not plaster. There have been edge losses and the reverse showing the 'chicken wire' armature from construction- both probably from the removal of the piece from the house. There are signs of some remedial work with a darker blooming around some tesserae areas and some edge repairs however it will benefit from further conservation and protection to the edge. The colour is muted- it comes up when wetted but hopefully additional images show the slightly dull aspect/overall appearance. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report.All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer