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Rackham, Arthur
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Rackham, Arthur
- Six black and white ink drawings on five sheets (for The Springtide of Life), comprising:
- ink drawings on paper
i) Vignette for 'List of Plates' [reproduced on p. ix], 60 by 40mm.; ii) 'A Birth-Song' [reproduced on p. 4], 64 by 152mm.; iii) 'Six Years Old' [reproduced on p. 44], 110 by 135mm.; iv) 'A Child's Laughter' [reproduced on p. 51], 90 by 95mm.; v) 'Seven Years Old' [reproduced on p. 63], 70 by 121mm; vi) Vignette [reproduced on p. 133], 32 by 33mm., creased; all ink drawings, unsigned, four sheets with artist's name on reverse, some occasional light spotting or soiling
Provenance
Exhibited: "Arthur Rackham - Illustrations Drawings and Watercolours" (Graves Art Gallery, Sheffield; Bristol City Art Gallery and Museum; Victoria and Albert Museum), December 1979 - April 1980, item 70 [pieces v and vi only]
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 Swinburne's book of poetry was published in 1918.