Lot 265
  • 265

Rackham, Arthur

Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Rackham, Arthur
  • "The wayfarer, as he reached him, saluted with a gesture of courtesy that had something foreign about it" (for The Wind in the Willows)
  • drawing on artist's board
380 by 290mm., fine ink and watercolour drawing, signed lower left "Arthur Rackham", mounted, laid down to card

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 73

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

Reproduced opposite page 166 in The Limited Editions Club edition of The Wind in the Willows, published in 1940.