Rackham, Arthur

i) "Domodossola with Leighton 1923?", 225 by 313mm., watercolour drawing, unsigned, some light spotting; ii) [Snowy Mountain Scene], 225 by 314mm., watercolour drawing, unsigned; iii) "Near Vossevangen, Norway", 225 by 282mm., watercolour drawing, signed with initials and alternative title ("AR Voss"), mounted; iv) [Orchard Scene], 245 by 350mm., watercolour and gouache drawing, signed lower right "Arthur Rackham", mounted

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."

Within the Sheffield, Bristol and V&A Museum Exhibition catalogue, James Hamilton states "Rackham visited Europe - mainly Germany, Switzerland and Italy - almost every year from the 1890s until well into the 1930s. They were walking holidays on which he was accompanied by one or more of his men friends. Up to 1908, five of them, Rackham, Keen, Hamer and two Andrewes brothers, habitually went off together - they called themselves the Funf Verein (Five Club)..."