- 90
[Adams, Richard]-Eric Tenney
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- watercolor and paper
Watership Down. [1977]
Group of 13 watercolours in paper (approx. 12 12 x 8 3/4 in.; 317 x 215 mm); pasted on cardboard of different sizes (from 20 1/2 x 15 3/4 in. to 14 x 11 in.); 11 with the Artist stamp on the back of the cardboard; captions and page numbers and percentage of reduction needed on a label on the folder, label of Avon Books publishing on a label on one folder with Collins Miller name as a printer. One watercolour is a preparatory study for another definitive one included in the group.
Group of 13 watercolours in paper (approx. 12 12 x 8 3/4 in.; 317 x 215 mm); pasted on cardboard of different sizes (from 20 1/2 x 15 3/4 in. to 14 x 11 in.); 11 with the Artist stamp on the back of the cardboard; captions and page numbers and percentage of reduction needed on a label on the folder, label of Avon Books publishing on a label on one folder with Collins Miller name as a printer. One watercolour is a preparatory study for another definitive one included in the group.
Literature
Richard Adams, Watership Down, New York, Avon Books, 1977
Condition
see cataloguing
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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
Nice group of 12 final state (and 1 study) of illustrations for an edition of best-seller Watership Down.
These watercolours were made for the edition of Watership down, published in New York in 1977 by Avon Books. The edition was illustrated with 16 plates by Eric Tenney.