L11408

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Lot 155
  • 155

Shepard, E.H.

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Six original drawings or watercolours, comprising:
  • PAPER
"Le Bain de la Comtesse", 300 by 504mm., pencil, ink and watercolour drawing, signed 'Ernest H. Shepard' lower right, mounted, some spotting;



"The Invalid", 280 by 165mm., pencil and charcoal drawing, signed with initials 'EHS' lower right, mounted, leaf slightly warped;



"La Jupe Insoumise", 270 by 205mm. oval, pencil and watercolour drawing, signed 'Shepard' lower right, mounted;



"La coiffure", 270 by 205mm., oval, pencil, ink and watercolour drawing, signed 'Shepard' lower right, mounted;



"La Toilette acheree", 265 by 203mm. oval, pencil and watercolour drawing, unsigned, mounted;



"le Reveil", 268 by 205mm oval, pencil, ink and watercolour drawing, signed 'Shepard' lower right, mounted, some worming to mount; several framed and glazed (6)

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."