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Ludwig Bemelmans 1898-1962
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ludwig Bemelmans
- Preliminary Sketch for " She came in time to save the Bad Hat" from "Madeline and the Bad Hat"
- signed Bemelmans (lower left)
- India ink on paper
- Sight: 16 1/8 by 13 3/8 in.
- 41 by 34 cm.
Provenance
Hammer Galleries, New York
Carl Bredemeier Gallery, Buffalo, New York
Carl Bredemeier Gallery, Buffalo, New York
Condition
Irregular right edge to sheet, mat bleaching, irregular toning to upper right corner, a few scattered smudges, fingerprints and foxing spots, four yellow tape stains along edges under mat
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.