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Sendak, Maurice.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- A Wild Thing: "Moishe"
195 by 180mm., pencil drawing, signed lower right corner "Maurice Sendak", mounted, 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
A drawing of one of the most popular Wild Thing characters. Moishe uses the Yiddish version of the artist's first name as he was often called by his family. This drawing was executed in 1997 as a preliminary sketch for a fine art Wild Thing print created for charity fund-raising.
Where the Wild Things Are, first published in 1963, won the 1964 Caldecott Medal. It has been the basis of an opera (by Oliver Knussen), an animated film, a ballet (by Randall Woolf), a musical and a live-action movie is currently in post-production. Much of Sendak's original artwork is deposited at the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia. A major retrospective of the work of the author and artist is currently on display, prior to a national tour.