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Shepard, E.H.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Shepard, E.H.
- "The Tail is Lost", suite of four illustrations, comprising:
- INK DRAWING ON PAPER
i) "Let’s have a look…", 54 by 46mm., unsigned; ii) "…he turned slowly round…", 60 by 47mm., unsigned; iii) "…he turned round the other way…", 44 by 52mm., signed with initials lower left; iv)"…he put his head down and looked between his front legs…", 39 by 36mm., unsigned; all four ink drawings, mounted together, framed and glazed, very minor browning
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
A complete suite of drawings reproduced on page 44 of Winnie-the-Pooh(Methuen, 1926). The illustration is from Chapter 4 ("In which Eeyore loses a tail and Pooh finds one").
The title for this set is from Shepard's exhibition of original drawings at The Sporting Gallery, 26 November - 21 December 1926.