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Shepard, E.H.
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Shepard, E.H.
- "So they got down off the gate"
- INK ON PAPER
168 by 195mm, ink drawing, signed "E.H. Shepard" lower right, mounted, framed and glazed, collector's box, browning below mount
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
Published on page 8 of The House at Pooh Cornerfrom chapter one 'In which a house is built at Pooh Corner for Eeyore'.
The drawing is captioned below the mount "So they got down off the gate" together with "The House at Pooh Corner". At the top of the board the remains of another caption can be seen ("Piglet [doing] the tiddely-poms and Pooh doing [the rest of it]"). This reveals that Shepard drew two illustrations, in sequence, on the same piece of artist's board.
The frame is thought to be the original frame from the Sporting Gallery exhibition held at the end of 1928. The frame includes "They got down off the gate | Item 4 | 8 gns" in pencil on the reverse.