- 167
Goodall, John Strickland.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Complete set of fine watercolour drawings to illustrate Paddy Pork Odd Jobs comprising
Fourteen double-page watercolour drawings, 123 by 345mm., each with with one flap (123 by 91mm.) that changes the scene; three single-page watercolour drawings, 123 by 175mm.; one double-page watercolour drawing, 123 by 345mm.; one double-page watercolour drawing (for binding), 137 by 370mm.; all disbound from notebook with exception of drawing for binding which is entirely separate, collector's slipcase, some slight soiling
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."
"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
The first Paddy Pork book, The Adventures of Paddy Pork, was published in 1969 and won the Boston Globe-Horn Book award in that year. This volume from the series, Paddy Pork Odd Jobs, dates from 1983 and was published by both Macmillan in London and Atheneum in New York.