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Kelmscott Press--Burne-Jones, Edward--Catterson-Smith, Robert
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400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Kelmscott Press--Burne-Jones, Edward--Catterson-Smith, Robert
- Illustrative material relating to The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer, 'Troilus and Criseyde', comprising:
- DRAWING ON PAPER
1) page [470] illustration, photograph of the original Burne-Jones design, 125 by 168mm.; 2) page [471] illustration, photograph of the original Burne-Jones design, 126 by 168mm., slight spotting; 3) page [482] illustration, photograph of the original Burne-Jones design, 126 by 167mm.; 4) page [483] illustration, photograph of the original Burne-Jones design, 124 by 165mm.; 5) page [500] illustration, photograph of the original Burne-Jones design, 126 by 165mm.; 6) page [501] illustration, photograph of the original Burne-Jones design, 125 by 167mm.; 7) page [518] illustration, photograph of the original Burne-Jones design, 125 by 168mm.; 8) page [518] illustration, minor ink sketch of shield on tracing paper, 84 by 40mm.; 9) page [536] illustration, photograph of the original Burne-Jones design, 125 by 168mm.; 10) page [537] illustration, photograph of the original Burne-Jones design, 125 by 167mm.; 11) minor pencil sketches of arm, balustrade and cloth folds on tracing paper, 60 by 110mm., creases and folds; some browning and spotting (11)
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.
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
Almost a complete set of photographs for 'Troilus and Criseyde', as drawn for Edward Burne-Jones for the Kelmscott Chaucer. Of the eleven illustrations, only those as published on pages [519] and [553] are not represented here.