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Rackham, Arthur
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Four deluxe editions illustrated by Arthur Rackham, 1909-1913, comprising:
- Paper
i) Wagner, Richard. The Ring of the Niblung. The Rhinegold & The Valkyrie. Heinemann, 1910, number 710 of 1150 copies signed by the artist, 34 coloured plates by Arthur Rackham, original pictorial vellum gilt [Riall 103]; ii) Wagner, Richard. The Ring of the Niblung. Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods. Heinemann, 1911, number 31 of 1150 copies signed by the artist, 30 coloured plates by Arthur Rackham; original pictorial vellum gilt, top edges gilt [Riall 109]; iii) De la Motte Fouqué [Friedrich Heinrich]. Undine. Heinemann, 1909, number 669 of 1000 copies signed by the artist, 15 coloured plates and other illustrations by Arthur Rackham, 4to, original pictorial vellum gilt, top edge gilt [Riall 93]; iv) Arthur Rackham's Book of Pictures. Heinemann, 1913, number 719 of 1030 copies signed by the artist, 44 coloured plates and other illustrations by Arthur Rackham, cream buckram, top edge gilt, watercolour drawing laid in, hinges cracking, binding stained and bubbling [Riall 118]; all 4to, some browning and spotting, several plates creased, three volumes lacking ties (4)
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."