Lot 202
  • 202

Tenniel, John

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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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 (10)

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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