- 140
# - [Morris, William].
Estimate
1,800 - 2,200 GBP
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Description
- Twelve original drawings for Kelmscott Press capital letters, comprising:
'H', 'B', 'P' and 'Q', each 17 by 20mm. on one sheet; 'A', 'L' and 'R', each 28 by 28mm. on one sheet; 'Q', 'R' and 'S', each 28 by 28mm. on one sheet, 'A' with additional marginal design and note below mount 'reduce to same height as the 10', 35 by 35mm. on one sheet; 'C', 47 by 46mm., ink and pencil drawings heightened with white, all mounted and framed together--The Defence of Guenevere. John Lane, 1904, illustrated by Jessie M. Smith, original pictorial cloth gilt, with pocket at rear noting provenance of 'original sketches of lettering... by William Morris from Miss May Morris', binding worn
Peterson quotes Cockerell's comments on Morris' working practices as follows: '...he roughed out his design in pencil - then drew it carefully with his black brush, correcting with white and then again with black as he went on...' (Peterson, p.xxxi)
Peterson quotes Cockerell's comments on Morris' working practices as follows: '...he roughed out his design in pencil - then drew it carefully with his black brush, correcting with white and then again with black as he went on...' (Peterson, p.xxxi)
Provenance
Given by May Morris to Arthur Cole, Musical Director of the Cheltenham Music Festival
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."