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Rackham, Arthur
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Rackham, Arthur
- Three black and white ink drawings on three sheets (for Where the Blue Begins), comprising:
- ink drawings on paper
i) "To tell her which piano had the richer tone" [reproduced on p. 76], 81 by 150mm., some soiling, tears at upper edge not affecting image; ii) "Hey! Don't you know smoking's forbidden?" [reproduced on p. 94], 185 by 178mm., some spotting, corrections in gouache; iii) "To discuss the ruling against salesbitches bobbing their hair" [reproduced on p. 117], 111 by 125mm.; all ink drawings, unsigned
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Rackham's illustrated edition of Christopher Morley's Where the Blue Begins was published in 1925.