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Rackham, Arthur.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- "A Meeting with Puck"
352 by 504mm., oil painting on canvas-covered board, signed and dated 'Arthur Rackham | 1923' in lower left corner, framed
a fine rackham oil painting showing puck and three girls in a woodland scene. oil paintings by rackham are rare at auction.
An entry in Rackham's notebook dated around 1924 lists an oil painting with the title 'A Meeting with Puck and his Friends' (the final three words are scored through). The name 'Royce' is added.
It appears that the purchaser was Sir Henry Royce (1863-1933) of Rolls-Royce fame. It is thought that Rackham was also commissioned by Royce to paint his portrait.
The reverse of the board shows an unfinished Alpine landscape which has been rejected or abandoned. The topography can be identified as a view in Switzerland which Rackham had visited in 1899.
Sotheby's would like to thank Anne Stevenson Hobbs for her invaluable help with this lot.
a fine rackham oil painting showing puck and three girls in a woodland scene. oil paintings by rackham are rare at auction.
An entry in Rackham's notebook dated around 1924 lists an oil painting with the title 'A Meeting with Puck and his Friends' (the final three words are scored through). The name 'Royce' is added.
It appears that the purchaser was Sir Henry Royce (1863-1933) of Rolls-Royce fame. It is thought that Rackham was also commissioned by Royce to paint his portrait.
The reverse of the board shows an unfinished Alpine landscape which has been rejected or abandoned. The topography can be identified as a view in Switzerland which Rackham had visited in 1899.
Sotheby's would like to thank Anne Stevenson Hobbs for her invaluable help with this lot.
Condition
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."
"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."