Lot 273
  • 273

Rackham, Arthur

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • Rackham, Arthur
  • "'Somebody has been sitting in my chair, and has sat the bottom out of it!; said the Little, Small, Wee Bear" (for Arthur Rackham's Fairy Book)
  • watercolour drawing
244 by 165mm., fine ink and watercolour drawing, signed lower right "Arthur Rackham", artist's name on reverse (together with other notes), laid-down to board, mounted, adhesive residue at edges not affecting image

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 63

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

One of eight coloured plates within the Arthur Rackham Fairy Book, first published in 1933.