- 90
Ruskin, John
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- pencil and paper
Sesame and Lillies. London: Humphreys, 1906
4to (6 1/4 x 4 3/4 in; 160 x 120 mm). Original pencil sketch initial signed by Ruskin of a priest in a Gothic altar/alcove praying to a host of angels above pasted onto blank as a frontispiece. Contemporary crushed burgundy morocco by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, ruled in gilt with gilt florals at corners, top edge gilt; upper joint a little rubbed, one lower corner bumped, gilt-ruled morocco turn-ins have offset onto endleaves.
4to (6 1/4 x 4 3/4 in; 160 x 120 mm). Original pencil sketch initial signed by Ruskin of a priest in a Gothic altar/alcove praying to a host of angels above pasted onto blank as a frontispiece. Contemporary crushed burgundy morocco by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, ruled in gilt with gilt florals at corners, top edge gilt; upper joint a little rubbed, one lower corner bumped, gilt-ruled morocco turn-ins have offset onto endleaves.
Condition
gilt-ruled morocco turn-ins have offset onto endleaves.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
With original Ruskin drawing and ALS laid in, wherein Ruskin writes on October 3, 1880, thanking Miss Ruskin for the desk noting "you might charge me anything you like for it -it's quite lovely."