- 300
Dickens, Charles
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Dickens, Charles
- Autograph letter signed, to Henry Sanford Bicknell
- ink on paper
regretfully declining his invitation to join the Council of the Crystal Palace Art Union (“…I abstain, on principle, from associating myself in name alone with any project; I know I have not leisure to bestow on any new occupation at present…”), 2 pages, 8vo, headed stationery of Tavistock House, 24 June 1858, endorsed in pencil, loose in a collector's folder
Literature
The Letters of Charles Dickens, VIII, pp.590-91
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
The Crystal Palace Art Union was formed by the Crystal Palace Company to promote art and especially British art manufacture, which it did primarily by commissioning work for its subscribers. Its founder president was Thomas Battam (see lot 296).