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Ellis Silas, (2), Self-Portrait, 1946 (pastel) signed and inscribed 'London Sketch Club' lower left (26x18cm, sheet); and 'Wig & Pen Club,' 1964 (pencil) unsigned but inscribed lower right (32x22.5cm, sheet)© Davidson Auctions — view on Davidson Auctions website ↗

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Ellis Silas (British, 1885–1972)

A$190 hammer

≈ $119≈ £92≈ €110

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As published: “Self-Portrait, 1946 (pastel) signed and inscribed 'London Sketch Club' lower left (26x18cm, sheet); and 'Wig & Pen Club,' 1964 (pencil) unsigned but inscribed lower right (32x22.5cm, sheet)”
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Condition: A few small tears to the edges of the self-portrait, most notably a 3.5cm tear lower centre.
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Davidson Auctions
Sale
Provenance: Family of the Artist (Sale 191) (191)
Date
March 22, 2025
Location
Sydney, Australia
Lot
59
Estimate
A$200 – A$350 (≈ $126 – $220) (≈ £97 – £170) (≈ €116 – €203)
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Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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