- 181
Munnings, Sir Alfred.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pictures of Horses and English Life. Eyre and Spottiswoode Limited, 1927
- PAPER
4to, no.210 of 250 copies signed by the artist, 28 mounted coloured plates and 87 monochrome plates, this copy with an additional pencil sketch by Munnings (of band-players, on verso of menu for the restaurant "Les Déjeuners du 'Romano' ", initialled "AJM Paris 1926"), original vellum gilt, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, some slight spotting, minor soiling to covers
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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
Loosely inserted are: (i) an autograph letter signed by Munnings, to B.J. Waterhouse, asking him to help with the case of a promising young Australian pianist called Michael Maskiewitz (Beldon House, Chelsea, 4 October 1929); (ii) typescript of Munnings' ballad "The Tale of Anthony Bell", 8pp., with introduction; (iii) typescript of talk by B.J. Waterhouse, about Munnings; together with cuttings etc