Alfred W. Pollard, 'The Romance of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, Abridged from Malory's Morte D'Arthur', illustrated by Arthur Rackham, a large paper limited edition volume, number 112 of 250, published by The Macmillan Company, 64-66 Fifth Avenue, New York, 1917, with sixteen colour tipped in plates, each with captioned tissue guard and seven black and white plates, hand cut pages, gilt tooled white sheep, 4to, together with 'Stories of King Arthur', by A. L. Haydon, with four coloured plates and other illustrations by Arthur Rackham, published by Cassell and Company Limited, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1910, red gilt tooled cloth with pasted colour plate, 12mo.
Sold for £80
Alfred W. Pollard, 'The Romance of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, Abridged from Malory's Morte D'Arthur', illustrated by Arthur Rackham, a large paper limited edition volume, number 112 of 250, published by The Macmillan Company, 64-66 Fifth Avenue, New York, 1917, with sixteen colour tipped in plates, each with captioned tissue guard and seven black and white plates, hand cut pages, gilt tooled white sheep, 4to, together with 'Stories of King Arthur', by A. L. Haydon, with four coloured plates and other illustrations by Arthur Rackham, published by Cassell and Company Limited, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1910, red gilt tooled cloth with pasted colour plate, 12mo.
Auction: PART 1: Modern Art, Studio Ceramics & Mid Century PART 2: Antiques & Collectables, 26th Aug, 2023
SAR is known for its incredible Mid-Century, Contemporary Art & Design auctions, this sale was no exception, with some incredible pieces being sold from a private collection including works by well renowned artists.
The star lot was a bronze by Leopold Chaveau which made an incredible hammer price, and has a great story behind it. Our video of it selling can be seen on our news page.
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