- 183
Shepard, E.H
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Shepard, E.H
- Two illustrations for "The Modern Struwwelpeter", together with other material, comprising:
- PAPER
Original title-page illustration, 265 by 195mm., ink, pencil and watercolour drawing with gouache corrections; Preliminary drawing for upper wrapper, 265 by 220mm., ink, pencil and watercolour drawing, some creases; both unsigned, mounted, framed and glazed--Struther, Jan. The Modern Struwwelpeter. Methuen, 1936, first edition, original pictorial boards, some spotting and browning, binding worn with some loss and soiled--Shepard, E.H. Autograph letter signed ("E.H. Shepard") to Mr Hubner enclosing 'cover design + completed colour proofs' for the book, 1 page, Long Meadow, Guildford, 23 September 1936
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Jan Struther's verses, accompanied by Shepard's illustrations, first appeared in Punch and were collected, as a modern version of Heinrich Hoffmann's classic volume in 1936. This lot includes the title-page illustration together with a preliminary version of the upper cover. Both were exhibited in The Fine Art Society's E.H. Shepard exhibition in 2006.