Rackham, Arthur

i) Seated female nude, 190 by 170mm., brown pencil, signed with initials lower right "AR"; ii) Kneeling female nude, 170 by 115mm., black charcoal, unsigned; iii) Nude lying down, together with studies of faces, arms and hands, 105 by 255mm., pencil, unsigned; iv) Seated female nude, 146 by 95mm., pencil, unsigned, some spotting; v) Back of a dress, 205 by 68mm., pencil, unsigned, some spotting, hole (not affecting image)

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."

The first two studies are at the end of a large sketch book ("Reeves' Sketch Book. Series 349"). Many leaves have been removed or are blank.