1-8) eight pencil and charcoal drawings for Black Beauty; all on sheets 380 by 280mm., all signed, some browning; 9-10) two pastel and watercolour drawings on green paper, 110 by 80mm. and 450 by 305mm., unsigned, some creases and tears, some rust stains; [together with] 11) vignette of horse's head, 50 by 42mm., unsigned, some soiling; 12) pencil and watercolour drawing of horses and hounds, 350 by 290mm., signed with initials "PB" lower right; 13) dust-jacket artwork constructed from two paintings on canvas, backing board, mount and glass sheet with lettering, 380 by 368mm., unsigned, some soiling, glass chipped with some loss in one corner; 14-105) 92 (of 100) pencil and charcoal drawings for Nothing But Horses, all on sheets various sizes (largest: 453 by 380mm., smallest: 157 by 195 mm.), many with protective film, most with captions attached to verso, some browning and rust stains; 106-115) 10 similar pencil and charcoal drawings, all on sheets of similar sizes, some browning and minor rust stains; 116-117) 2 pencil and gouache drawings on blue paper, 500 by 380mm. and 460 by 109 mm., one signed, some creases

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

The eight drawings comprise a complete set of illustrations for K.F. Barker's edition of Black Beauty published by A. & C. Black in 1936. The two drawings on green paper provide upper cover and spine illustration for the dust-jacket. The ninety two drawings comprise a set of illustrations for K. F. Barker’s edition of Nothing but Horses published by A. & C. Black in 1937.

The artist, K.F. Barker (1901-1969), was a noted illustrator of animals, hunting scenes and dogs. The additional items are thought to be from other editions of Black Beauty and Nothing but Horses.