Lot 36: The Hon. John Collier (London 1850-1934) Pope Urban VI

The Hon. John Collier (London 1850-1934) Pope Urban VI signed and dated ‘John Collier/1896’ (lower left) and further signed and inscribed ‘Pope Urban the…/“The Pope paced the garden under/the window of the torture chamber/reading his breviary aloud that/the sound of his voice might keep/the executioner reminded of his/functions.” (Lea - History of the/Inquisition) /by/John Collier/North House, Eton Avenue N.’ (on a partial label attached to the reverse) oil on canvas , unframed687⁄8 x 423⁄8 in. (172.4 x 107.7 cm.)

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