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Rackham, Arthur
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Rackham, Arthur
- "Once Upon a Time"
- INK AND WATERCOLOUR DRAWING ON PAPER / BOARD
210 by 182mm., 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."
"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
Reproduced as plate twenty-four (of forty-four plates) within Arthur Rackham's Book of Pictures (Heinemann, 1913) as part of the 'Grotesque and Fantastic' section. The drawing is dated 1902-1903.
In his introduction to the book, Arthur Quiller-Couch notes: "In... Once upon a Time, there seems to be a story but is none: he just brings together in a suggestive group nine or ten types without one or two of which no fairy tale is complete. All will recognise - besides the King and the Swine-herd - the Goose-girl, the Knight, the Foundling and the little Princess..."
In his introduction to the book, Arthur Quiller-Couch notes: "In... Once upon a Time, there seems to be a story but is none: he just brings together in a suggestive group nine or ten types without one or two of which no fairy tale is complete. All will recognise - besides the King and the Swine-herd - the Goose-girl, the Knight, the Foundling and the little Princess..."