Lot 234
  • 234

Carroll, Lewis [Charles Lutwidge Dodgson]--Folkard, Charles

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • Carroll, Lewis [Charles Lutwidge Dodgson]--Folkard, Charles
  • Complete set of five watercolour drawings for 'Songs from Alice in Wonderland'
  • ink and watercolour drawings on paper
1) "A Mad Tea-Party", 225 by 175mm.; 2) "Yet you balance an Eel on the end of your Nose", 227 by 175mm.; 3) "Speak roughly to your little Boy", 228 by 175mm.; 4) "The Lobster Quadrille", 227 by 175mm.; 5) "Beautiful Soup", 226 by 175mm.; all original ink and watercolour drawings signed, mostly laid-down to mount and tipped-in to additional mount, some occasional adhesive tape at extremities not affecting images (5)

Condition

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"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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