Brock, Charles Edmund and Henry Matthew Brock

Brock, C.E. "Dr Manette and Lucie with Charles Darnay", 261 by 190mm., ink and watercolour drawing, signed lower left with title in separate panel; Brock, C.E. Soldier and Young Lady by a Gate. 220 by 180mm., ink and watercolour drawing, unsigned, presentation inscription lower left, some minor browning--Brock, H.M. The Ballad of Eliza Davis. 156 by 176mm., ink drawing, signed and dated lower right--all mounted, framed and glazed (3)

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."

The first illustration is from chapter six of Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities. Publication is currently untraced. The inscription on the second drawing reads 'From Charles E. Brock to "John Ayscough" with sincere admiration of his work. July 1917'. "John Ayscough" was the pseudonym of Francis Bickerstaffe-Drew (1858-1928). Publication is untraced. The third drawing is dated July [18]96 and reproduced on page 235 of the 1896 Cassell publication of Thackeray's Ballads and Songs.