Lot 680
  • 680

Tenniel, John

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Tenniel, John
  • Collection of material including three original drawings:
  • ink and pencil on paper
i) ‘The Political “Wall-Flower”’ [25 November 1865], 160 by 205mm., pencil drawing, signed with monogram and date, mounted, framed and glazed; ii) ‘Paradise and the Peri’ [28 February 1874], 200 by 150mm., pencil drawing, signed with monogram and date, mounted; iii) ‘The Latest “Trick”!’ [11 June 1881], 160 by 210mm., pencil drawing, signed with monogram and date, mounted, framed and glazed; iv) Cartoons by Sir John Tenniel. “Punch” Office, [1901], presentation copy inscribed by the artist “To my dear Alice. With ‘Uncle John’s” bestest love and all good wishes. A.D. 1901”, original cloth, disbound, many leaves torn or creased; v) two volumes containing numerous newspaper clippings regarding the death of John Tenniel, some spotting and browning, worn; vi) Partridge, B. ‘So Say All of Us!’, [12 June 1901], printed illustration, mounted, framed and glazed; together with three other items

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.
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