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# - [Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge] "Lewis Carroll"--Tenniel, John--Dalziel Brothers.
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Description
- 'I weep for you,' the Walrus said
57 by 88mm., alloy-backed copper-plate printing block, four countersunk screw holes
Condition
Condition is described in the main bosy 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
An illustration of the Walrus and the Carpenter from page 78 of Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There.
John Tenniel worked in pencil and his designs were transferred to woodblocks by the Dalziel brothers. Once the woodblock had been compared with Tenniel's final drawing, a copper-plate would be made for the printing process itself.
Printing blocks from the Lewis Carroll books are rare (see Christie's South Kensington, 30 November 2005, lot 11 and Sotheby's, 12 July 2007, lots 234-235).