Burne-Jones, Edward

1) pencil drawings of hair, single sheet, 320 by 198mm., annotated by Catterson-Smith "By Sir E. Burne-Jones. 1894. Done as a guide to me in the drawing of hair for Chaucer", some short tears at edges, pin-holes, spotting; 2) pencil drawings of foliage, boat and stonework, etc., single sheet, 324 by 400mm., annotated by Catterson-Smith "Drawn by E. Burne-Jones Jan '94. To indicate broadly how he thought soft pencil might be defined in pen and ink for wood cuts", folded, some tears and creases at edges, pin-holes, some spotting and soiling; 3) pencil drawings of foliage and trees, single sheet, 322 by 199mm., annotated by Catterson-Smith "Drawn by Sir E Burne-Jones", folded, short tears at edges, pin holes, spotting (3)

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.
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These drawings provide significant evidence for the active involvement of Burne-Jones in the translation of his designs into finished drawings. The boat can be seen in the illustration on page 161 of the Kelmscott Chaucer where is appears as one of the illustrations for 'The Frankeleyns Tale'.