- 237
[Potter, Beatrix]
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- [Potter, Beatrix]
- Mice in a Coconut. [Hildesheimer and Faulkner, c.1891]
- Paper
two shaped chromolithograph cards, 142 by 101mm (folding) and 80 by 101mm, printed messages ("A happy Christmas to you" and "A merry Christmas and a happy New Year"), second card with annotation "This is a card I found at Sawrey by Cousin B. I think it's rather a darling...", slight wear to extremities (2)
Literature
Hobbs and Whalley 1788
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
Two Christmas cards, with slightly different designs, comprising examples of some of Beatrix Potter's earliest printed work. The first card opens to reveal two mice in a coconut. The name of the publisher is omitted. The second card is a single leaf with a greeting and publication information ("Hildesheimer & Faulkner. Copyright. No 185. Designed in England. Printed in Germany") on the reverse.