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

frontispiece illustration for Sire Degrevaunt: 1) photograph of the original Burne-Jones design; 2) ink and gouache, 135 by 85mm., laid down to card with printed border added, the border with detail of face in pencil THOUGHT TO BE IN THE HAND OF BURNE-JONES, the printed border in four sections, some spotting and browning; 3) proof printing with decorative border, framed and glazed [together with:] frontispiece illustration for Syr Isambrace: 4) photograph of the original Burne-Jones design; 5) ink and gouache, 133 by 82mm., with printed border added, mounted, framed and glazed, the printed border is in four sections and is obscured below the mount when framed; some browning and spotting (5)

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."

Catterson-Smith has added a note to the reverse of the frame for item 5 noting "Drawing for woodcut by RCS. I have forgotten what it was for".