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Welch, V.--[Nock, O.S.]
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Welch, V.--[Nock, O.S.]
- Seven watercolour illustrations and five diagrams from Steam Railways in Retrospect, comprising:
- ink OR ink and watercolour drawings on paper
1) "Great Eastern Railway...", 490 by 340mm.; 2) "The Harrogate Pullman...", 336 by 520mm.; 3) "London and North Western Railway...", 320 by 490mm.; 4) "Furness Railway", 336 by 520mm.; 5) "A typical Great Western Roundhouse", 320 by 490mm.; 6) "Pageantry on the L.N.E.R. in 1938...", 320 by 490mm.; 7) "The up Golden Arrow Pullman boat express", 320 by 490mm.; all ink, watercolour and gouache drawings, all signed with the exception of item one; 8-12) five diagrams of railway lines or bridges, ink drawings, unsigned, some adhesive tape
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
O.S. Nock's Steam Railways in Retrospect was published by A. & C. Black in 1966. It was illustrated by V. Welch. In his preface, Nock wrote "...in writing this book I have drawn upon my own experience as a traveller, engineer, and railway enthusiast extending now to more than fifty years..."