Original art from SIEGFRIED AND THE TWILIGHT OF THE GODS

by Rackham, Arthur; [Wagner, Richard]

$36,000 · Offered by Biblio

Signed

n.p.: n.p., 1911. Fine.. Signed original watercolor by Rackham created for his illustrated edition of Wagner's SIEGFRIED, beautifully matted and framed. The image shows the Wanderer and the Dwarf; the former has challenged the dwarf to answer a second riddle in order to save his life, a scene not coincidentally reminiscent of Gollum and Bilbo in Tolkien's book THE HOBBIT. A tremendous piece, richly colored and with much detail. 10.25'' x 6.25'' (watercolor); 20.25'' x 16.25'' (frame). Professionally matted and framed. Signed by Rackham and dated 1911.

• Publisher: n.p.
• Year: 1911
• Binding: unknown

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