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# - Sackville-West, Vita
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Autograph manuscript of her short story "Kathleen"
autograph fair copy, with a few corrections and revisions about two artists' rivalry for a model, 10 pages, foolscap lined paper, some minor spotting and browning, small tears and rust-staining
Told as a first-person narrative by the fictional Ronald Tallantyre, R.A., the story describes his model, Kathleen, who had "violet Irish eyes with smutty rims, and the merriest disposition in the world".
Told as a first-person narrative by the fictional Ronald Tallantyre, R.A., the story describes his model, Kathleen, who had "violet Irish eyes with smutty rims, and the merriest disposition in the world".
Provenance
Formerly the Property of Nigel Nicolson [Sotheby's, 10 July 2003, lot 254 (part)]
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."