- 242
Yeats, W.B.
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Fragments. New Haven, 1933 [? actually Paris, ? late 1960s]
caligraphic manuscript (75 x 58mm.), prokosch's own copy with his bookplate, "limited to two hand-illustrated copies" (of which this is number 2), with an original drawing by prokosch (coloured in red, gold, green and blue) initialled "F.P. 1932", original marbled brown and black wrappers
Provenance
Frederick Prokosch, bookplate
Literature
Barker, The Butterfly Books, manuscripts no.29 (this copy)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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
Though Prokosch records on the title page that this was created in New Haven in 1933 this is probably one of his later forgeries of one of his "earlier" works.