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Lot 285
  • 285

Rackham, Arthur

Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • Rackham, Arthur
  • Three ink drawings (for Snickerty Nick and the Giant, Irish Fairy Tales and Comus), comprising:
  • ink drawings on paper
i) Title-page illustration (for Snickerty Nick and the Giant), 225 by 150mm., unsigned, artist's name and address on reverse, some abrasions, traces of adhesive, tears and loss to extremities (not affecting image); ii) 'The Carl of the Drab Coat' (for Irish Fairy Tales) [reproduced on p. 188], 66 by 143mm., signed lower right "ARackham", some spotting; iii) Title-page vignette (for Comus) [reproduced on title-page], 63 by 109mm., unsigned; all ink drawings

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

Snickerty Nick and the Giant was published, with Rackham's illustrations, in New York in 1919. The title-page does not include the present illustration which may be a rejected and unpublished illustration.