L13408

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Lot 379
  • 379

Rackham, Arthur

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Rackham, Arthur
  • "He raised his hammer with a mighty swing"
  • INK AND WATERCOLOUR DRAWING ON PAPER / BOARD
265 by 196mm., ink and watercolour drawing, signed and dated lower right, mounted, framed and glazed

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."

Catalogue Note

Originally published, as a black and white drawing, within Little Folks - A Magazine for Young People in 1901. The drawing was published, in book form, within The Land of Enchantment (Cassell and Company, 1907) on page 129. It illustrates section six (entitled 'Thor's Journey to the Giants') of 'Stories from the Edda' by E.S. Buchheim. These printed appearances were of a black and white drawing. As with many other examples, Rackham took his original drawing and added additional detail and colour.