From A High History of the Holy Graal
Perceval Seeth the Questing Beast From A High History of the Holy Graal
1903.
Original pen and ink on vellum. 19cm x 12cm. In excellent condition.
A detailed and finely drawn piece, created for the book which represented some of King's best work, set within its original decorative border. Below the image in the artist's trademark stylised lettering is the legend' "Perceval Seeth the Questing Beast."
PROVENANCE: Dent Archives, sold at their sale, Sothebys 1987; The Collection of A.D. Portno.
LITERATURE: The High History of the Holy Graal by Sebastian Evans (Dent, 1903).
Stock ID: 42864
£22,500.00
