L13408

/

Lot 241
  • 241

Playing cards--English manuscript cards

Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • [England, c. 1810?]
  • Paper
52 cards, said to have been made in a Napoleonic prisoner-of-war camp, each 89 x 62mm., pen and ink on paper with watercolour, captions in English, plain versos, 13 mounted in a frame the rest in a folder attached the back of the frame

Literature

Ortiz-Patiño 122

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."