Lot 264
  • 264

Wheeler, Dorothy M.

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Wheeler, Dorothy M.
  • Ten ink and watercolour illustrations from English Nursery Rhymes, comprising:
  • ink and watercolour drawings on paper
1) upper cover illustration; 2) "Girls and Boys Come Out to Play" (frontispiece and page vi); 3) "Little Bo-Peep" (page x); 4) "Little Jack Horner" (page xii); 5) "Cock-a-doodle-doo!" (page xiv); 6) "Polly, put the Kettle on" (page xvi); 7) "Curly Locks" (page xviii); 8) "Jack and Jill" (page xx); 9) "Lavender's Blue" (page xxiv); 10) "Ride a-Cock Horse" (page xxviii); all 213 by 160mm. (average), fine ink and watercolour drawings, signed or signed with initials (except no 8 which is unsigned)

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."