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§ Richard Eurich, OBE, RA (British, 1903-1992) A Fairy Tale signed and dated 'R. Eurich 1929' (lower right) pencil 37 x 27cm (14 x 11in) Provenance: Goupil Gallery, London, 1929 Other Notes: The diary of Richard Eurich gives us a very amusing account of the exhibition at the Goupil Gallery: 'One lady who I was told to be affable to, a Mrs. V. said she thought (her false teeth clicking) that people wanted coloured pictures at this time of the year! I was talking to someone else when one of the secretaries interrupted saying Lady L. wished to be introduced to me. I was greeted by a crinkly smile through paint and powder and a most remarkable makeup: a curious brown colour round the eyes and orange eyebrows, reddish hair, large eyes. She was wearing a black velvet shapely jacket with a most astonishing flower: an orchid or something pinned to it, a luxury that must have cost something. She had come to see the other shows but found mine much more interesting (?!) A number of people said the same thing. Last night I had a note from the Goupil asking me to call round as they had an offer for a drawing or two. The little cockney doorkeeper greeted me with a grin saying that his favourite: 'The Charlady Bows' was not sold yet! But otherwise they had been selling like hot cakes yesterday! I staggered into the gallery and found 10 sold and 1 reserved. Mr. Yorkney said a customer had taken 4 drawings, which he would give £35 for, which is all very nice. So now my expenses are paid and a bit over as well. Let us hope someone will fall into the trap, as Mr. Yorkney put it, and buy some more. He also said that it was probably the best selling show in London this Christmas as things are so terribly bad just now'. (The diaries of Richard Eurich, private collection, courtesy of Philippa Bambach). We are grateful to Philippa Bambach, Christine Clearkin and Edward Chaney for their kind assistance with this catalogue entry.CONDITIONOne or two small scuff marks to the paper near the bottom of the bed.  

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