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Kästner, Erich--Walter Trier (1890-1951, the illustrator of Kästner's "Emil und die Detektive")
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Collection of autograph letters and drawings signed (Walter Trier")
- Paper
comprising: around 80 autograph letters signed, the majority to the publisher Kurt Maschler, concerning numerous works by Trier, including Brer Rabbit, Dandy the Donkey, Dandy in the Circus, Crazy People in one Book, Crazy Costumes in one Book, works by other writers containing his illustrations, INCLUDING KÄSTNER'S EMIL UND DIE DREI ZWILLINGE, DAS DOPPELTE LOTTCHEN, PUSS IN BOOTS, some letters with drawings, and dealing with many other matters besides; retained typed copies of Maschler's correspondence; 17 autograph drawings and illustrated Christmas cards and Christmas card designs in ink, watercolour and pencil, A NUMBER SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY THE ARTIST, and one printed Christmas card designed by Trier; together with c.34 pages of contracts and publishers' correspondence, including the publisher's agreement for Brer Rabbit (1943)
over 400 pages in all, various sizes, Toronto, London, and elsewhere, 1936-1949, where indicated
over 400 pages in all, various sizes, Toronto, London, and elsewhere, 1936-1949, where indicated
Condition
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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
A remarkable archive of correspondence and other artistic material of one of the best-loved twentieth-century illustrators, famous above all for his illustrations for Erich Kästner's works.