- 78
Wilde, Oscar
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Wilde, Oscar
- Salome. A tragedy in one act. Translated from the French of Oscar Wilde [by Lord Alfred Douglas]. Elkin Mathews and John Lane, 1894
- paper
4to, ONE OF 100 COPIES ON JAPANESE VELLUM, illustrated title-page, illustrated list of illustrations, 10 full-page illustrations and tailpiece by Beardsley, top edge gilt, chemise and morocco-backed slipcase, spine faded, joints slightly worn
Literature
Mason 351; Lasner 59 (large paper issue)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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
FIRST ENGLISH AND FIRST ILLUSTRATED EDITION. Wilde's play was rehearsed during June 1892 for production at the Palace Theatre in London with Sarah Bernhardt in the title role. The Lord Chamberlain refused a licence, however, owing to representation of Biblical characters on the public stage. It was therefore decided to move the premiere to Paris. The first French edition was published in 1893, with this English edition, strikingly illustrated by Beardsley's controversial drawings, appearing the year after.