- 348
Conrad, Joseph
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Conrad, Joseph
- Three autograph letters signed, to Bernard Holland
- ink on paper
praising Holland's Life of Spencer Compton, eighth duke of Devonshire ("...I did not know that a political biography could be made so interesting...") and encouraging him in his decision to read a history of the Thirty Years War while convalescing ("...How old and dark it is. It seems older than the Sicilian expedition [by the Athenians, in 415-413 BCE] which in comparison seems a bright and progressive undertaking..."), 5 pages, 4to, headed stationery of Oswalds, Bishopsbourne, Kent, 9 February 1922 to 12 April 1923, with one autograph envelope, the first letter with a tear c.11 cm in length, additional fold tears, spotting
Provenance
Christie's, London, 29 November 1978, lot 81; Christie's, London, 4 April 1979, lot 82; Albin Schram; sale of his collection, Christie's, London, 3 July 2007, lot 46
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."
Catalogue Note
Apparently unpublished: not in the Collected Letters. Bernard Henry Holland (1856-1926) had been secretary to the 8th Duke of Devonshire (better known during his political career as the Marquess of Hartington) and held a number of political and administrative positions later in his career. He was the brother of Conrad's friend Michael Holland (see lot 263) and lived close to Conrad in Kent.