[Clarke, Susanna]--Rosenberg, Portia

i) "Jonathan Strange", 270 by 190mm., pencil and crayon drawing; ii) "Mr Norrell", 210 by 220mm., pencil drawing; both signed lower right, unmounted

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."

The illustrator Portia Rosenberg provided the illustrations for the first edition of Clarke's bestselling Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, published by Bloomsbury in 2004. The illustrations offered here, depict the characters named in the title are reproduced on pages 207 and 1 respectively. The novel has recently been adapted for a seven-part BBC TV series.