Julian Trevelyan, R.A.

The sheet has some losses at the left edge. There is a small tear to the left edge of the sheet and two further tiny tears to the lower edge. There is some general creasing to the sheet most apparent in the upper left corner and lower edge. There is scattered foxing and staining to the sheet most apparent at the upper edge. The work is presented in a dark wooden frame, float mounted against a cream backing card and held behind glass. Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."

Trevelyan was commissioned to design a series of book jackets, including the present work which is a design for David Gascoyne's compilation of poetry Night Thoughts. Gascoyne (1916 - 2001) was an English poet associated with the Surrealist movement. He was also part of the Mass-Observation project and became a close friend to Trevelyan. When Gascoyne's 1930s journals were published by the Enitharmon Press in 1978 and 1980 Trevelyan was also commissioned to design the dust jackets.