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Playing cards--Knavery of the Rump
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- [London: Randal Taylor, c. 1681]
- Paper
52 cards, each 89 x 53mm., engraved with captions, plain versos, 13 mounted in a frame, the rest in a folder attached to the back of the frame, without title-card
Literature
Ortiz-Patiño 26; Schreiber, English 60
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
A complete set of satirical cards, designed by Francis Barlow, describing events relating to Oliver Cromwell's Rump Parliament of 1648-1653; on the king of clubs, Cromwell "declares himself and the Rebells to be the Godly Party", and the ace of diamonds shows "The High Court of Justice, or Olivers slaughter house". The ten of clubs depicts Charles I being beheaded while Cromwell prays.