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Lot 284
  • 284

Rackham, Arthur

Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description

  • Rackham, Arthur
  • Five ink drawings on three sheets (for The Sleeping Beauty), comprising:
  • ink drawings
i) Silhouette Figure with Trumpet [reproduced on p. 46], 74 by 70mm., ink drawing; ii) Silhouette Figure with Stick [reproduced on p. 31], 76 by 71mm., ink drawing; iii) Silhouette Wizard Figure I [reproduced on p. 40], 102 by 60mm., ink drawing; iv) Silhouette Wizard Figure II [reproduced on p. 45], 106 by 76mm., ink drawing, corrections in gouache; v) Silhouette Figure with Invitation, 94 by 50mm., ink and pencil drawing; all unsigned, some spotting, some loss and tears to extremities not affecting images

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."

Catalogue Note

The first four pieces are reproduced within The Sleeping Beauty, first published in 1920. The fifth piece appears to be unpublished and the presence of pencil suggests it may be a preliminary or abandoned drawing.