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Rackham, Arthur
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rackham, Arthur
- Two illustrations, comprising:
- INK DRAWINGS ON PAPER
i) "'Bad luck to ye' cried he, apostrophising the off horse", 320 by 220mm., ink drawing, signed and dated lower left, some light browning; ii) "I recognised my fair cousin Baby, who with a younger brother, was taking an evening walk", 265 by 190mm., ink drawing, signed and dated lower right, some slight abrasions; both mounted, framed and glazed
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
Charles Lever's Charles O'Malley - The Irish Dragoon (Service and Paton, 1897) was one of Rackham's earliest illustrated books and included sixteen black and white illustrations. Two examples are presented here, including the frontispiece.