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# Shepard, E.H.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Four illustrations for The Flattered Flying Fish, comprising:
- ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATION ON PAPER
'Princess Priscilla', 90 by 110mm., signed with initials 'EHS' in lower right; 'Anthony washes', 90 by 58mm., unsigned; 'The Young Scholar', 65 by 55mm., signed with initials 'EHS' in lower right; 'Delivering papers', 70 by 70mm., signed with initials 'EHS' in lower right; all pen and ink illustrations, all mounted framed and glazed (4)
Provenance
Exhibited The Fine Art Society, December 2006
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
The Flattered Flying Fish and other poems, by Émile Victor Rieu was first published by Methuen in 1962.