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# Laudy, Jacques.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A collection of original illustrations, comprising:
- PAPER
Fourteen pencil drawings, probably for Kidnapped, 342 by 220mm. (average), each signed 'Laudy 42'; one pencil and watercolour drawing, probably for Kidnapped, 340 by 222mm. signed 'Laudy 41', extremities slightly frayed; twenty-three original Christmas cards, 105 by 140mm. (average), mostly ink and watercolour, all signed 'Laudy' or 'Jack' and dated between 1959 and 1992; together with three prints and an inscribed copy of a 1980 comic book version of Kidnapped entitled David Balfour, some occasional light spotting and browning
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
Together with Hergé and Jacobs, Jacques ("Jack") Laudy (1907-1993) was one of the original artists that launched Tintin magazine in 1946. In 1952 he developed his own strip, based on Robert Louis Stevenson's hero, entitled 'David Balfour'.