Lot 90
  • 90

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

Estimate
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."

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.