This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/24/2024
[COLLINS, Stanley]. “Nibs” (F. Drummond Niblett, 1861 - 1928). Portrait of Stanley Collins. London, [1911]. Gouache and photograph on board. Being a caricature-like full-length portrait of the British society entertainer holding his Penetrating Die effect in an outstretched hand. 14 ¾ x 7 ½”. Edge chipped, image scuffed. Originally published by Will Goldston, and later used on Collins’ letterhead.
The apparatus held in Collins’ hand in this likeness is being offered as Lot 329. “Nibs” executed many similar caricatures for Goldston, and for a short time played the role of Bosco in the Servais LeRoy show.