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Stubbs, George
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- George Stubbs
- The Anatomy of the Horse. London: J. Purser, 1766 [but later]
- paper
Oblong folio (443 x 550mm.), 24 engraved plates on wove paper with watermarks dated 1823, contemporary cloth, morocco lettering-piece on upper cover, new endpapers, [Nissen ZBI 4027; cf. Mellon 57], bookplate of Margaret Helen Cottell, title and last leaf repaired with tape, some spotting and browning, binding rebacked with buckram, somewhat worn
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
The landmark work in the study of equine anatomy. Stubbs executed the drawings over the course of eighteen months, keeping each carcass in his studio for as long as six or seven weeks. Unable to find an engraver, he taught himself to etch in order to complete the work.