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Conrad, Joseph
估價
700 - 900 GBP
招標截止
描述
- Conrad, Joseph
- Two autograph letters signed, the first to Otila Retinger
- ink on paper
explaining that his wife Jessie has been unable to trace a former housekeeper, and on their health, the second to "Dear Sir", informing the recipient on behalf of his wife that she has been "unable to trace the housekeeper in whose care Mr and Mrs Retinger left some of their things", 6 pages, 8vo, headed stationery of Oswalds, Bishopsbourne, Kent, both letters dated 3 April 1920, with one autograph envelope, slight ink smudging, punch holes to one letter
[with:] Conrad, Jessie, autograph letter signed, to Otila Retinger, on family and Polish affairs, 8 pages, 8vo, Oswalds, 18 October 1919; also with a modern note on the Retinger family (1 page) and two related items
[with:] Conrad, Jessie, autograph letter signed, to Otila Retinger, on family and Polish affairs, 8 pages, 8vo, Oswalds, 18 October 1919; also with a modern note on the Retinger family (1 page) and two related items
出版
Collected Letters, VII, p.67
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."
拍品資料及來源
Otila Retinger (1889-1984) was the former wife of Conrad's friend the Polish nationalist Józef Retinger. She had returned to Crakow after the collapse of her marriage.