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Arthur Rackham Furniture

British, b. 1867

Arthur Rackham was born on September 19, 1867, in London. Rackham was an English book illustrator. He is recognised as one of the leading literary figures during the Golden Age of British book illustration. Rackham's illustrations were chiefly based on robust pen and India ink drawings. Rackham gradually perfected his own uniquely expressive line from his background in journalistic illustration, paired with subtle use of watercolor, a technique which he was able to exploit due to technological developments in photographic reproduction. Rackham died on September 6, 1939, in Limpsfield.

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The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, Limited Ed. Illustrated and Signed by A. Rackham
The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, Limited Ed. Illustrated and Signed by A. Rackham

The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, Limited Ed. Illustrated and Signed by A. Rackham

By Arthur Rackham

Located in Alamo, CA

"The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie" by Richard Wagner and translated into English by Margaret Armour was published in London in 1910 by Doubleday, Page & Co./William Heinemann. It conta...

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Early 20th Century English Arthur Rackham Furniture

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Leather, Paper

Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, Deluxe Edition Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, Deluxe Edition Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, Deluxe Edition Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

By Arthur Rackham

Located in Alamo, CA

"Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens" by J. M. Barrie was published in 1909 by Hodder & Stoughton. It was illustrated by Arthur Rackham. It contains fifty full-page color illustratio...

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Early 20th Century English Arthur Rackham Furniture

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Paper, Leather

Sea Battle - (Stories from the Edda)
Sea Battle - (Stories from the Edda)

Sea Battle - (Stories from the Edda)

By Arthur Rackham

Located in Miami, FL

Signed, "A Rackham" lower right Sotheby's New York Housed in an elegant , hi-end frame with museum glass. Arthur Rackham is widely regarded as one of the leading illustrators fr...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Arthur Rackham Furniture

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India Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

The Ring of the Niblung by Richard Wagner, Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
The Ring of the Niblung by Richard Wagner, Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

The Ring of the Niblung by Richard Wagner, Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

By Arthur Rackham

Located in Alamo, CA

"The Ring of the Niblung", "The Rhinegold: Prelude; The Valkyrie: First Day of the Trilogy; Siegfried: Second Day of the Trilogy; The Twilight of the Gods: Third Day of the Trilogy" ...

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Early 20th Century English Arthur Rackham Furniture

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Leather, Paper

Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving and Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving and Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving and Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

By Arthur Rackham

Located in Alamo, CA

"Rip Van Winkle" by Washington Irving was published in New York in 1905 by Doubleday, Page & Co./William Heinemann. It was illustrated by Arthur Rackham. It contains fifty-one fu...

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Early 20th Century English Arthur Rackham Furniture

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Leather, Paper

The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book, A Deluxe Limited Edition, Signed by Rackham
The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book, A Deluxe Limited Edition, Signed by Rackham

The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book, A Deluxe Limited Edition, Signed by Rackham

By Arthur Rackham

Located in Alamo, CA

"The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book, A Book of Old Favorites with New Illustrations" was published in 1933 by George Harrap & Co. Ltd. It is one of the last books illustrated by Arthur Ra...

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Mid-20th Century English Arthur Rackham Furniture

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Goblin Market Endpaper Design
Goblin Market Endpaper Design

Goblin Market Endpaper Design

By Arthur Rackham

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Lower margin contains inked directive initialed by Rackham and numerous pencil indications as well as a rough thumbnail sketch of the end papers. A fascinating look into Rackham's creative process for his book designs. His attention to detail included the placement of the repeating silhouette pattern of the creatures and tree to appear the front and rear endpapers of the 1933 edition of Christina Rossetti's story "Goblin Market...

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1930s Arthur Rackham Furniture

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Ink, Graphite

Sea Battle - (Stories from the Edda)
Sea Battle - (Stories from the Edda)

Sea Battle - (Stories from the Edda)

By Arthur Rackham

Located in Miami, FL

Signed, "A Rackham" lower right Sotheby's New York - The work has recently been elegantly framed with a high end frame and archivalled matted and looks wonderful in person. Arth...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Arthur Rackham Furniture

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India Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

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Arthur Rackham furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Arthur Rackham furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. Prices for Arthur Rackham furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $5,175 and can go as high as $5,175, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,175.