Augustus Edwin John O.M., R.A. (British, 1878-1961) Family group and a study of Ida holding a baby signed 'John' (lower centre) pen and ink and wash on paper 22.5 x 26cm (8 7/8 x 10 1/4in). Footnotes: Provenance Elizabeth Taylor Collection. Her sale, Christie's, London, 8 February 2012, lot 330, where acquired by the present owner. Literature J. Rothenstein, Augustus John, London, 1944, no. 74, illustrated. The present lot shows Ida and Dorelia with two children, with an additional study of Ida holding a baby to the right. This ink and wash study, along with several others, was executed as preparation for a large oil painting in 1908, Family Group, currently i the collection of the Dublin City Art Gallery, Dublin. For a similar study please see L. Browse, Augustus John Drawings, London, 1941, no. 6. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing