Lot 254
  • 254

Rackham, Arthur

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Rackham, Arthur
  • "Not a dog would bark at him throughout the neighbourhood"
  • Paper, watercolour, ink
180 by 268mm, fine ink and watercolour drawing, signed and dated lower right, mounted, framed and glazed

Provenance

Sold in these rooms, 1 July 2004, lot 286

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."

Catalogue Note

Rip van Winkle was the first of Arthur Rackham's significant illustrated books, published by Heinemann in 1905.