- 174
Potter, Beatrix
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Potter, Beatrix
- Three preparatory pencil and ink drawings for The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit, comprising:
- PENCIL AND INK DRAWINGS ON PAPER
i) "He doesn't say 'Please.' He takes it!", 80 by 90mm.; ii) "He comes creeping up behind the trees.", 75 by 85mm.; iii) "But this is all he finds on the bench...", 100 by 90mm.; all pencil and ink drawings, unsigned, each laid down to conservation board, mounted, framed and glazed (3)
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
Three preparatory sketches for the artist's 1906 wallet form story. The first drawing was to be considerably reworked for the published version.