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Rackham, Arthur
Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Rackham, Arthur
- The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book. George G. Harrap, 1933
- PAPER
4to, number 7 of 460 copies signed by the artist, one of 10 deluxe copies with an original signed watercolour, 8 coloured plates and other illustrations by Arthur Rackham, original green morocco gilt signed by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, with gilt border and fantastical creatures at each corner on covers, spine gilt in compartments, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, illustrated endpapers bound in, original publisher's cardboard slipcase, upper joint tender with some loss, spine slightly faded, light wear to slipcase
Literature
Riall p. 182
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
One of Rackham's extra-limited illustrated books. The original watercolour shows a scene from Blue Beard and is captioned "He bawled so loud that he made the whole house tremble."