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Beardsley, Aubrey
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1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Beardsley, Aubrey
- Two volumes, comprising:
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A Book of Fifty Drawings. Leonard Smithers, 1897, number 30 of 50 copies printed on Japan vellum signed by the publisher, collector’s chemise and pigskin backed slipcase, [Lasner 112], vellum slightly soiled with abrasions to spine, corners bumped;
A Second Book of Fifty Drawings. Leonard Smithers, 1899, number 21 of 50 copies printed on Japan vellum, [Lasner 132], binding slightly bowed;
both 4to, original pictorial vellum gilt, top edges gilt, minor marks to vellum
A Second Book of Fifty Drawings. Leonard Smithers, 1899, number 21 of 50 copies printed on Japan vellum, [Lasner 132], binding slightly bowed;
both 4to, original pictorial vellum gilt, top edges gilt, minor marks to vellum
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
As noted by Lasner, Beardsley made the selection for the first volume himself. This volume also includes the first attempt to list the artist’s works.