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Ault, Norman
Estimate
1,200 - 1,600 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ault, Norman
- Three fine ink and watercolour drawings, comprising: i) "Said was tended and brought back to life by a chance traveller", 300 x 204mm., signed lower right; ii) "Four men of Selim's Robber Band", 280 x 192mm., signed lower right; iii) "Illustration for 'Said the Fisherman'", 242 x 172mm., signed and dated lower left; each mounted
- WATERCOLOUR DRAWING ON PAPER
Provenance
Sotheby's (Chancery Lane), 26 October 1979, lot 605 [items i and ii] and part of lot 610 [item iii]
Condition
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."
"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
The first two drawings are from 'The Golden Whistle' within Caravan Tales. The third drawing is, evidently, dated one year after publication of Caravan Tales but appears to depict similar characters.