# - Shepard, E.H.

70 by 135mm., ink drawing with minor gouache correction, signed with initials 'EHS' in lower left corner, captioned in pencil above image (and below mount) 'The unbouncing of Tigger' and below image (and below mount) 'Lucky we know the forest so well, or we might get lost', additionally signed together with part of illustrator's address on reverse, some browning, former mounting obscures much of pencil captions

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."

This original illustration was reproduced on page 119 of The House at Pooh Corner and is from the chapter in which Tigger is unbounced.

"Lucky we know the Forest so well, or we might get lost," said Rabbit...