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Arthur Rackham
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4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Arthur Rackham
- Group of four signed limited editions by Arthur Rackham.
- ink and paper
Thomas Ingoldsby. The Ingoldsby Legends, or Mirth & Marvels. London, Dent, 1907. n° 77 of 560 large paper copies, signed by the illustrator, 24 mounted color plates, publisher's silt-pictorial vellum.
William Shakespeare. Midsummer-night's dream. London, W. Heinemann, New York, Doubleday, Page, 1908.
40 tipped-in color plates by Rackham with lettered tissue guards; black-and-white illustrations in-text. Publishers vellum binding. N° 954/1000.
Richard Wagner:
[The Ring of the Niblung:] The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie. Londonm, W. Heinemann, 1910. n° 702/1150, 34 color plates, lettered tissue guards - Siegfried & the Twilight of the Gods. London, W. Heinemann, 1911. n° 41/1150, 30 color plates, lettered tissue guards. Both signed on Rackham. Original gilt-pictorial vellum, untrimmed, yellow silk ties; lightly scuffed, corners bumped. (G.R. Nicolaus bookplate).
William Shakespeare. Midsummer-night's dream. London, W. Heinemann, New York, Doubleday, Page, 1908.
40 tipped-in color plates by Rackham with lettered tissue guards; black-and-white illustrations in-text. Publishers vellum binding. N° 954/1000.
Richard Wagner:
[The Ring of the Niblung:] The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie. Londonm, W. Heinemann, 1910. n° 702/1150, 34 color plates, lettered tissue guards - Siegfried & the Twilight of the Gods. London, W. Heinemann, 1911. n° 41/1150, 30 color plates, lettered tissue guards. Both signed on Rackham. Original gilt-pictorial vellum, untrimmed, yellow silk ties; lightly scuffed, corners bumped. (G.R. Nicolaus bookplate).
Condition
Original gilt-pictorial vellum, untrimmed, yellow silk ties; lightly scuffed, corners bumped.
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.