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Arthur Rackham--Richard Wagner--Margaret Armour
Estimate
700 - 900 GBP
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Description
- The Ring of the Niblung, comprising:
- PAPER
The Rhinegold & The Valkyrie. Heinemann, 1910, number 822 of 1150 copies signed by the artist, 34 coloured plates by Arthur Rackham, minor crease to one plate, water damage to upper cover; Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods. Heinemann, 1911, number 822 of 1150 copies signed by the artist, 30 coloured plates by Arthur Rackham; both 4to, original pictorial vellum gilt, upper edges gilt, occasional light spotting and browning, some soiling to bindings, lacking ties
Literature
Riall pp.103 and 109
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."