$469
William Strang (Scottish, 1859-1921) Illustrations for The Doings of Death/A Portfolio of Twelve Works, 1901, published by Essex House Press, London. Each print monogrammed within the block and titled in pencil, inscribed "No. 15" in ink on the colophon. Chiaroscuro woodcuts on laid paper with posy 1888-1898 watermark, image sizes approximately 11 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. (29.1 x 28.4 cm), presented in the original folio (staining and wear). Condition: Full sheets with registration pinholes to upper and lower margins, gentle cockling, staining. Estimate $150-200 Shee sizes 23 1/4 x 16 7/8 inches, portfolio size 24 x 17 1/2 inches. Creasing and minor folding to edges, staining on works are to margins, few pages with few pinprick fox marks, see condition photos for further information on individual pages. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-01-23
