- 124
Beerbohm, Max.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Three caricatures, comprising:
- PAPER
[William Rothenstein], coloured pencil drawing, 230 by 235mm., unsigned, [Hart-Davis 1326]; "The Mountain Street Conspiracy" [C.H. Shannon and Charles Ricketts], ink drawing, 168 by 135mm., unsigned, [not in Hart-Davis], laid-down to mount; "The New Helen", pencil drawing, 315 by 192mm., signed "MAX" lower left, [Hart-Davis 1692], laid-down to mount, some spotting; all mounted, framed and glazed
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 title of the portrait of Shannon and Ricketts is a reference to Chilham Castle in Kent. The artists advised the owner, Sir Edmund Davis, and also lived on the estate. Hart-Davis notes 'The New Helen' as 'an early drawing'.