Lot 233
  • 233

Shepard, E.H.

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description

  • Shepard, E.H.
  • Two drawings from Winnie-the-Pooh, comprising:
  • pen and ink drawing on artist's board
i) "Why, what's the matter?", 52 by 78mm.; ii) "He was taking the balloon out, and putting it back again...", 62 by 116mm.; both pen and ink drawings, the second signed with initials lower left "EHS", mounted within single mount, framed and glazed, some minor and consistent browning, some discolouration below mount

Provenance

The Sporting Gallery; sold in these rooms, 20 April 1971, lot 559 ("The Property of a Gentleman")

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.
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Catalogue Note

Two drawings from chapter six ("in which Eeyore has a birthday and gets two presents") of Winnie-the-Pooh. The first is reproduced on page 73 of the original Methuen edition and the second is reproduced on page 87.

It is highly likely that this pairing was created by Shepard and sold as a pair at his exhibition of Winnie-the-Pooh drawings held at The Sporting Gallery in 1926.

As is usual for Shepard's drawings, the artist wrote his address on the reverse of the artist's board. Both drawings include parts of his Guildford address.