George Du Maurier (1834-1896)
Social agonies
signed, dated and inscribed 'Social agonies/Brown (the eminent & witty Q.C.) would be the most delightful company/in the world but for a habit he has, when he holds forth, of unconsciously building/the most elaborate & top heavy structures with his hostess's best wine-glasses & decanters/g du Maurier/.../nov.86' (lower centre)
pencil and pen and brown ink
7 x 8in. (17.8 x 20.4cm.)
George Du Maurier (1834-1896)
Social agonies
signed, dated and inscribed 'Social agonies/Brown (the eminent & witty Q.C.) would be the most delightful company/in the world but for a habit he has, when he holds forth, of unconsciously building/the most elaborate & top heavy structures with his hostess's best wine-glasses & decanters/g du Maurier/.../nov.86' (lower centre)
pencil and pen and brown ink
7 x 8in. (17.8 x 20.4cm.)
