Lot 7
  • 7

# - Shepard, E.H.

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description

  • The Bath, two drawings comprising:
"Coming to see me have my bath?", 107 by 167mm., ink drawing, signed 'EH Shepard' in lower right corner, captioned in pencil above image (and below mount) 'The Bath' and on reverse 'Christopher in the Bath', mounted, browning below the mount



[Bath Mat], 38 by 95mm., ink drawing, signed 'EH Shepard' in lower left corner, mounted, browning below the mount



Both mounted together. Original backing board included with contemporary 'SG' [Sporting Gallery] label for number 187 in an exhibition together with note 'Given to Paul Holfold Walker by N.S.L. Grimshaw'.

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."

Catalogue Note

These original illustrations are reproduced on pages 19 and viii respectively of Winnie-the-Pooh.

Christopher Robin gave a deep sigh... At the door he turned and said, "Coming to see me have my bath?"