A Gentleman in Khaki resin plaque with Richard Caton-Woodville inscription, circa 1899. Overall framed size approx 25.5 cm x 22 cm or 10” x 8 ¾”. Wax cast metal relief with embellished face resting on a felt pad and board backing. No makers mark. I have not seen another. Boer War interest and linked to the composer Sir Arthur Sullivan.
Used. Within its
original frame offered as used and of no commercial value. Our photographs form
part of the item’s description.
"The Absent-Minded Beggar" is an 1899 poem by
Rudyard Kipling, set to music by Sir Arthur Sullivan and often accompanied by
an illustration of a wounded but defiant British soldier, "A Gentleman in
Kharki", by Richard Caton Woodville. The song was written as part of an
appeal by the Daily Mail to raise money for soldiers fighting in the Second
Boer War and their families. The fund was the first such charitable effort for
a war.
The chorus of the song exhorted its audience to "pass the hat for your credit's sake, and pay– pay– pay!" The patriotic poem and song caused a sensation and were constantly performed throughout the war and beyond. Kipling was offered a knighthood shortly after publication of the poem but declined the honour. Vast numbers of copies of the poem and sheet music were published, and large quantities of related merchandise were sold to aid the charity. The "Absent-Minded Beggar Fund" was an unprecedented success and raised a total of more than £250,000.
Please ask for an export price if this work is paid outside of and being shipped out of the U.K.
-----------------------------------------------------------
Unless otherwise stated please note that where applicable:
1. Glass is removed before shipping unless you arrange
collection, by appointment only .
2. Frames and mounts are offered as used and of no
commercial value.
3. We only use regular insured services such as UPS, FedEx,
DPD etc or Royal Mail signed for/tracked as available, unless stated otherwise
in our listing. We do not use economy couriers such as Yodel or Hermes unless
otherwise stated in our listing.
4. Our postage cost includes carrier fees, marketplace fees relating to postage only and a contribution to new packing materials and tubes.
---------------------------------------------------
Welcome to Elegant Possessions. We have been involved in the art world since 1981.
Elegantpossessions is a trading name of Snowpine Limited a UK registered Limited Company, number 1604877. Our registered office is 15-19 Cavendish Pl. London. W1G 0DD. Our VAT number is GB 645 0972 27. We incorporated in 1981.
All of our pre owned goods are sold under the UK VAT Margin scheme and is not recoverable.
Packaging: As far as possible WE recycle as much outer and inner packaging as possible whilst making sure that your valued purchase is safe. This is not only environmentally friendly but keeps down the high cost of new packaging. WE ship with glass removed for safety and to comply with shippers rules.
Tax and Import Duty: YOU the buyer are strictly liable for the payment of any taxes or duties for all purchases. ref: Incoterms® 2010 Delivered at Place DAP named place.
Insurance: WE undertake to insure the risk of loss or damage whilst in transit to you. If your delivery arrived damaged do not sign for it. We will pursue all claims via our carrier and within 60 days refund in FULL your purchase payment. We DO NOT alter the invoice value.
Finally, all items are described as honestly as possible but would ask you to take reasonable care in evaluating your purchase. Most of our goods are NOT NEW and WE point out any defects as far as is reasonably possible. OUR view is that WE would want to buy from OUR site.
For the legal stuff all transactions are subject to English Law.