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Price: US$2778.17 + shipping
Description: The original signed illustration for the 1908 edition of Sense and Sensibility published by J. M. Dent & Co. in their Series of English Idylls. Charles Brock and his brother Henry prided themselves on the historical accuracy of their illustrations; they collected antique furniture and clothing, and used friends and relations to model them in their Cambridge studio. Charles Brock was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour in the same year as publication of these illustrations. The illustration depicts Marianne's distress when, she expecting the arrival of Mr Willoughby, Colonel Brandon appears instead. Original pen-and-ink water colour illustration. Paper size: 38 x 26.5 cm. Image size: 29 x 18 cm. Framed size: 50.1 x 37.2 cm. In excellent condition. Small loss of paper lower left margin, pin holes top margin. Archivally re-backed. Presented in a hand-made white gold leaf frame with conservation acrylic glazing.
Seller: Peter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB., London, United Kingdom
Price: US$2778.17 + shipping
Description: The original signed illustration for the 1908 edition of Sense and Sensibility published by J. M. Dent & Co. in their Series of English Idylls. Charles Brock and his brother Henry prided themselves on the historical accuracy of their illustrations; they collected antique furniture and clothing, and used friends and relations to model them in their Cambridge studio. Charles Brock was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour in the same year as publication of these illustrations. The illustration shows Marianne walking out alone after a sleepless night weeping over Mr Willoughby. Original pen-and-ink water colour illustration. Paper size: 38 x 26.5 cm. Image size: 29.5 x 17 cm. Framed size: 50.1 x 37.2 cm. In excellent condition. Pin holes top margin and small stain. Archivally re-backed. Presented in a hand-made white gold leaf frame with conservation acrylic glazing.
Seller: Peter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB., London, United Kingdom
Price: US$2907.39 + shipping
Description: The original signed illustration for the 1908 edition of Sense and Sensibility published by J. M. Dent & Co. in their Series of English Idylls. Charles Brock and his brother Henry prided themselves on the historical accuracy of their illustrations; they collected antique furniture and clothing, and used friends and relations to model them in their Cambridge studio. Charles Brock was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour in the same year as publication of these illustrations. The scene is Edward Ferrars joining Elinor and Marianne as they are out walking. Original pen-and-ink water colour illustration. Paper size: 38 x 26.5 cm. Image size: 30 x 19 cm. Framed size: 50.1 x 37.2 cm. In excellent condition. Pin holes top margin. Archivally re-backed. Presented in a hand-made white gold leaf frame with conservation acrylic glazing.
Seller: Peter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB., London, United Kingdom