Lot 346: * Low (David 1891-1963). ÔLord Mayor Hennessy just

* Low (David 1891-1963). ÔLord Mayor Hennessy just insulted with a Knighthood presides at a patriotic gathering. (Vic.)', pen & ink on card, signed in ink in centre of image, near contemp. annotations in blue crayon, some staining and abrasion to surface, 320 x 165mm (12.5 x 6.5 inches), mounted, together with Duncey (G.H.),ÔThe Great What is it?', n.d., c.1910,pen and watercolour drawing heightened with body colour, signed in pen in lower left corner, 330 x 240mm (13 x 9.5 inches), mounted. Sir David Valentine Hennessey (1858-1923) was Lord Mayor of Melbourne Australia and was a very active and enthusiastic Ôsuper-patriot' who campaigned for Australian recruits to fight in World War I. He was Knighted in 1915. (2)