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Greenaway, Kate
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- watercolor and paper
Witch, [1878]
Watercolor drawing (7 ½ x 5 ½ in.; 190 x 140 mm, sight) of a witch in flight with a castle backdrop, surrounded by a procession of witches and black cats. Matted, glazed, and framed.
Watercolor drawing (7 ½ x 5 ½ in.; 190 x 140 mm, sight) of a witch in flight with a castle backdrop, surrounded by a procession of witches and black cats. Matted, glazed, and framed.
Literature
Engen, p. 57 (illustrated but captioned as omitted from the final publication)
Condition
Watercolor drawing (7 ½ x 5 ½ in.; 190 x 140 mm, sight) of a witch in flight with a castle backdrop, surrounded by a procession of witches and black cats. Matted, glazed, and framed.
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
This design appears on page 35 in the original publication (1879) with the following verse: "Little boys and girls, will you come and ride | with me on my broomstick—far and wide?"