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Scheffler, Axel
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Scheffler, Axel
- Original artwork for the dust-jacket of:
- book with original artwork
Wittkamp, F. Fish Dream of Trees... adapted by Roger McGough. Two Hoots, 2017, 8vo, FIRST EDITION, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, TRANSLATOR AND ILLUSTRATOR on title-page WITH ADDITIONAL VIGNETTE OF A FISH BY THE ARTIST, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket
WITH THREE ORIGINAL WATERCOLOURS comprising: i) fish in a tree, 160 by 105mm., as used on the dust-jacket; ii) birds in the sea, 263 by 197mm., as used on pictorial boards; iii) five fish, 28 by 227mm., as used on the dust-jacket; all watercolour, ink and coloured pencil, each signed lower right "Axel Scheffler", framed and glazed
WITH THREE ORIGINAL WATERCOLOURS comprising: i) fish in a tree, 160 by 105mm., as used on the dust-jacket; ii) birds in the sea, 263 by 197mm., as used on pictorial boards; iii) five fish, 28 by 227mm., as used on the dust-jacket; all watercolour, ink and coloured pencil, each signed lower right "Axel Scheffler", framed and glazed
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
Axel Scheffler is an award-winning, internationally-acclaimed illustrator of some of the most well-loved children’s books. He is particularly known for his books in collaboration with author Julia Donaldson including the modern classic The Gruffalo.
In Fish Dream of Trees Scheffler's artwork illustrates poems by award-winning artist and poet Frantz Wittkamp, adapted from German to English by Roger McGough.