- 175
Shepard, E.H.
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- 'There's a dark dead water-wheel under the mill!'
200 by 140mm., signed in pencil 'E.H.S.' in lower left corner, some minor browning not affecting image
The original ink drawing of Christopher Robin for the frontispiece in Now We Are Six (Methuen, 1927) and illustrating the poem 'Come Out With Me'. The drawing is reproduced twice within the volume. Below the mount Shepard has noted the title of the poem. He has also signed and addressed the reverse of the board. Also included is the original backing from a discarded frame. This includes a contemporary 'SG' [Sporting Gallery] label for number 61 in an exhibition.
The original ink drawing of Christopher Robin for the frontispiece in Now We Are Six (Methuen, 1927) and illustrating the poem 'Come Out With Me'. The drawing is reproduced twice within the volume. Below the mount Shepard has noted the title of the poem. He has also signed and addressed the reverse of the board. Also included is the original backing from a discarded frame. This includes a contemporary 'SG' [Sporting Gallery] label for number 61 in an exhibition.
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."