1929-1932 Lot of 3 Royal Drawing Society Certificates - Fonnereau House School Ipswich
Type: Art Examination Certificates / Ephemera Lot
Era: Interwar / George V (1910–1936)
Dates: June 1929, June 1931, June 1932
Issuer: The Royal Drawing Society (18, Queen Anne's Gate, Westminster, S.W.)
Recipient: Ruth M. Lemon (aged 14, 16, and 17)
School: Fonnereau House School, Ipswich
Art Director/Chairman: T. R. Ablett (Thomas Robert Ablett)
Material: Card
Dimensions: 20 cm x 15 cm approx. each
A progressive lot of 3 original interwar art examination certificates issued by The Royal Drawing Society to student Ruth M. Lemon while attending Fonnereau House School, Ipswich, spanning from 1929 to 1932.
Each certificate features ornate classical and Arts & Crafts style border illustrations depicting student artists, along with the Royal Arms. The reverse of each card details the examination syllabus across Divisions I to VI (including surface description, perspective, watercolours, and human nature study). Signed in print by Society founder T. R. Ablett as Chairman of Council and Art Director.
June 1929 (Aged 14): Honours Standard in Division One.
June 1931 (Aged 16): Second Class in Division Three.
June 1932 (Aged 17): Second Class in Division Three.
Very good condition overall. Clean card with sharp corners; age toning and foxing spots to edges as shown in photos. Reverse printing remains crisp. See Photos for Condition.
Carefully packaged in a protective sleeve to ensure safe delivery. Shipped securely in a rigid mailer to prevent bending or damage during transit.
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