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Arthur Szyk
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Arthur Szyk
- The Barber's Stories of The Six Barbers, from One Thousand and One Nights
- signed Arthur Szyk and dated New Canaan 48 (lower right); inscribed pp. 355-70 / XXXV NIGHTS 29-31 / "Then the Barber Told Him About the Six Barbers" (along the lower edge)
- watercolor and gouache over pencil on board
- 10 by 7 1/2 in.
- 25.4 by 19 cm
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner circa 1975
Condition
Watercolor and gouache over pencil on board. The sheet is in generally good condition aside from surface dirt and minor stains, especially along the extreme egdes. There are two areas of old glue residue at each upper corner. The exposed area of the sheet has very minor light stain, but the colors are overall bright and fresh. In overall good condition and ready to hang.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The present lot is likely the original drawing for the illustration in the Limited Editions Club's version of The Arabian Nights Entertainments, (England, 1954, page 304).