- 168
# - Goodall, John Strickland.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Complete set of fine watercolour drawings to illustrate The Story of a Farm comprising
Sixteen double-page watercolour drawings, 185 by 510mm., each with with two smaller separate leaves (185 by 130mm.) that change the scenes; two single-page watercolour drawings (one for title-page and one for final illustrated leaf in the published book), 182 by 253mm.; one double-page watercolour drawing, 182 by 510mm.; one double-page watercolour drawing (for binding), 202 by 542mm.; together with a copy of the published book: The Story of a Farm, Andre Deutsch, 1989, first edition, signed by the artist, original pictorial boards (53)
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 artist provides a picture history from the middle ages to the present day with scenes changed by flaps inserted at the centre of double-page illustrations.