Lot 79
  • 79

White, Michael.

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Collection of 141 posters for plays and films produced by White, including:
  • ink on paper
Plays: Blood Knot (New Arts Theatre, 1963), Loot (Criterion Theatre, 1966), The Beard (1966), Soldiers (New Theatre, 1969), Sleuth (St Martin's Theatre, 1970), What the Butler Saw (Royal Court, 1975), A Chorus Line (Theatre Royal Drury Lane, 1976, also with another item signed by the cast, 1978), The Comic Strip (Boulevard Theatre, c.1981), I (Piccadilly Theatre, 1981), The Pirates of Penzance (Theatre Royal, 1982, signed by attendees at a celebratory party)
Films: Jabberwocky (1977), The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978), My Dinner with Andre (1981), Heat and Dust (1981)
also including six photographs, all but two items framed and most glazed, some duplicates, about 15 items with glass damaged or broken or with glass fragments adhering to poster, one or two with damp damage or punctures

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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.
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