Lot 89
  • 89

Kelmscott Press--Burne-Jones, Edward--Catterson-Smith, Robert

Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description

  • Kelmscott Press--Burne-Jones, Edward--Catterson-Smith, Robert
  • Illustrative material relating to The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer, 'Boethius de Consolatione Philosophie', 'The Legend of Goode Wimmen', 'The Book of the Duchesse' and 'The Hous of Fame', comprising:
  • DRAWING ON PAPER
1) page [323] illustration, proof printing without decorative border, 125 by 166mm., INITIALLED BY BURNE-JONES; 2) page [385] illustration, proof printing without decorative border, 125 by 166mm., INITIALLED BY BURNE-JONES, framed and glazed; 3) page [426] illustration, photograph of the original Burne-Jones design, 125 by 166mm., laid down to card, the reverse with details of arms in pencil; 4) page [431] illustration, photograph of the original Burne-Jones design, 125 by 167mm.; 5) page [434] illustration, proof printing without decorative border, 125 by 166mm.; 6) page [434] illustration (?), two minor pencil sketches of cloak fold on tracing paper, 70 by 85mm.; 7) page [448] illustration, proof printing without decorative border with small sections of gouache, 125 by 167mm.; 8) page [452] illustration, proof printing without decorative border, 125 by 166mm., two notes in margin, INITALLED BY BURNE-JONES, ink blot; 9) page [466] illustration, photograph of the original Burne-Jones design, 123 by 165mm.; some browning and spotting (9)

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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Catalogue Note

A group of three photographs and five proof printings from four titles within the Kelmscott Chaucer.