Sir William Orpen (1878-1931 Irish), An illustration for Charles Dickens' 'Oliver Twist' depicting characters Bill Sykes, the murderer, and Noah Claypole on their way to burglary, est:$2000/4000
*Price Realized: $1,495.00

signed and dated in ink lower right: William Orpen 1914, ink on paper under glass, image size: 5.75'' x 6.5''. Note: With a clipping describing the present work, presumably from an old auction catalogue, affixed verso, number 218. Provenance: Property from a Private Sierra Madre, CA Collection. Condition: Visual: Generally good condition. Very mild toning and mat burn throughout. A surface scuff and artist's ink in the upper right margin. Not archivally framed. Not examined out of frame. AS-IS. ALL SALES FINAL.

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